Child Protective Services (CPS) operates as a governmental agency dedicated to the welfare of children, working to investigate reports of child maltreatment. Their responsibilities include assessing whether child abuse or neglect has occurred and taking appropriate measures to create a secure environment for the affected child. The agencies typically strive to assist families, guiding them … Read more
Wisconsin child support laws aim to ensure that support orders are enforced and no child suffers economic hardship from divorce, separation, or lack of paternity establishment. The state uses a Percentage of Income Model that applies specific percentages based on income and number of children. Last verified: February 2026 Quick Summary: Wisconsin Child Support Model … Read more
West Virginia child support laws under Chapter 48 (Domestic Relations) aim to “improve and facilitate support enforcement in this state, with the primary goal being to establish and enforce reasonable child support orders and thereby improve opportunities for children.” Last verified: February 2026 Quick Summary: West Virginia Child Support Model Used: Income Shares Formula Governing … Read more
Wyoming child support laws under Title 20, Chapter 2 require courts to enter orders for the maintenance of children in actions for paternity, support, and any other proceeding involving child support. The state uses the Income Shares Model with elements of the Melson Formula to ensure children receive appropriate financial support. Last verified: February 2026 … Read more
The work of CPS (Child Protective Services) is to investigate child abuse and neglect. Because of that, a CPS case conviction for child abuse or neglect will stay on your record for ten years after the youngest child in the report turns eighteen. Some records are permanent. Quick take: Parents have the option to choose … Read more
Washington child support laws require the parent with less than 50% parenting time to pay support. The state uses the Income Shares Model, and courts reference an Economic Table to determine monthly obligations based on combined parental income. Last verified: February 2026 Quick Summary: Washington Child Support Model Used: Income Shares Model Governing Law: RCW … Read more
Vermont child support laws say that it is state policy that, quote, “children of separated parents must get as much financial support as they would if the parents never split.” Traditionally your support obligation ends when the child turns 18. However, between now and then, your financial life may change in plenty of ways. So … Read more
