Indiana Child Support Laws

Child Support Laws as they apply to the state of Indiana

Everything you need to know about Child Support Laws in Indiana, updated for 2020. Indiana child support guidelines, on the basic level, serve three main functions. That is: One, to ensure an appropriate standard of support for children in the state factoring in the parent’s ability to pay. Two, to make child support awards equitable … Read more

Illinois Child Support Laws

Child Support Laws as they apply to the state of Illinois

On July 1st, 2017, new changes made to Illinois child support guidelines took effect. Consequently, today, child support is based on the adjusted net income of both parents.  But the changes do not end there and some affect your current child support order. So, if you are a parent in the state, whether custodial or … Read more

Wisconsin Car Seat Laws

Child Car Seat Laws as they apply to the state of Wisconsin

A Summary of Child Car Seat Laws in Wisconsin Wisconsin law requires children less than 1 year or those who weigh less than 20 pounds to ride on a rear-facing seat. Children who are at least 1 year old and weigh 20 lbs., but are under 4 years and weigh less than 40 pounds are … Read more

Wyoming Car Seat Laws

Child Car Seat Laws as they apply to the state of Wyoming

A Summary of Child Car Seat Laws in Wyoming Wyoming requires all children under 9 years to be secured in a child safety restraint system that is installed in the rear seat. Best Practices Children should ride rear-facing for a minimum of 2 years. Children can graduate to forward-facing seats once they outgrow their rear-facing … Read more

Washington Car Seat Laws

Child Car Seat Laws as they apply to the state of Washington

A Summary of Child Car Seat Laws in Washington State Washington law requires children under 2 years to ride on rear-facing child restraint systems. The law allows children of ages 2-4 years to ride on forward-facing seats equipped with a harness. Children who have exceeded the forward-facing limits or those who are 4 years or … Read more

Virginia Car Seat Laws

Child Car Seat Laws as they apply to the state of Virginia

A Summary of Child Car Seat Laws in Virginia Virginia’s car seat law requires all children to ride on rear-facing seats until they reach age 2. Children should ride on forward-facing seats once they outgrow their rear-facing seats. The law requires children less than 8 years to ride on child restraint devices. Children who have … Read more

Vermont Car Seat Laws

Child Car Seat Laws as they apply to the state of Vermont

A Summary of Child Car Seat Laws in Vermont Vermont law requires all children younger than 1 year and those who weigh less than 20 pounds to ride on a federally approved rear-facing seat. Children can graduate to forward-facing seats once they outgrow the weight and height limits of their rear-facing seats. Children can ride … Read more

Idaho Child Support Laws

Child Support Laws in Idaho

Everything you need to know about Child Support Laws in Idaho. Updated 2020. Idaho child support guidelines are centered on the “Income shares model”. I would say the one thing to remember is that both parents in Idaho whether married or unmarried, have a legal duty to care for their kids both financially and emotionally. … Read more

Hawaii Child Support Laws

Child Support Laws in the state of Hawaii

Everything you need to know about Child Support Laws in Hawaii. Updated 2020. Hawaii child support guidelines place parental care as the responsibility of both parents, consequently, both parents whether married or unmarried must cater to their child’s needs. According to modifications made in 2014, these guidelines must be followed UNLESS there is an exceptional … Read more