Parents say NH must do more to collect back child support

More needs to be done to help New Hampshire families collect back child support, according to some parents who have been fighting for years to collect what they’re owed.

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Child Custody in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, joint legal custody means joint responsibility for all parental rights and decisions. It is presumed to be in the best interests of the child unless there have been instances of child abuse by one of the parents. New Hampshire courts give no custody preference to either parent based on the parent's gender. check to learn more.

Child Support and Visitation in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, the court follows New Hampshire Statutes – Chapters 458-C:1, 458-C:3, and 461-A:14 as a basic layout of the rules for the determination of the amount of support to be given. Both parents are responsible for the economic support of their children, and the main factor in determining the specific amount that each parent is responsible for is the number of children that they have together. check to learn more.