Children support, or child support is a regular payment made to custodial parents by the non-custodial parent of their child or children. In the case of joint custody, typically parents share the responsibilities of children support evenly. When determining the amount of child support one will pay, the court will take into consideration the amount of money the parent makes, how many children are involved in the situation, whether or not the parent is already paying court-ordered child support to another custodial parent and more. It will also follow the state's guidelines for determining child support payment amounts. Individuals should consider hiring a child support attorney if they are involved in a court case. A knowledgeable attorney can help explain children support laws, as well as fight for the rights of their client - whether they are the custodial parent or the non-custodial parent. An attorney can make a large difference in the outcome of the court case.