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    • What is child support, and why do I have to pay it?
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    • When should I get advice from a lawyer?
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    Learn About Parenting and the Law Basics
    When family dynamics change, it’s important to remember your responsibilities as a parent.
    Support is available
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    Try Our Self-Navigation Tool
    Try our self-navigation tool to learn about free services that can help. You don’t have to manage your family change alone.
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    About the Family Law Navigator
    The Family Law Navigator supports individuals with children at any stage of separation or divorce. The Navigator connects individuals with the resources they need.
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I don't know where to start with my family law issue. Where can I get help?

The Family Law Navigator Self-Navigation Tool can help you find family law information, programs, services, and resources that may be relevant to your situation.

The tool can connect you with information about parenting after separation, child support, family violence, dispute resolution, and other family law matters.

Access the Family Law Navigator Self-Navigation Tool:

The Self-Navigation Tool does not provide:

  • Legal advice, including suggestions on what legal steps to take.
  • Assistance with court forms, including instructions on which forms to use or revision of forms.
  • Services delivered through other programs, such as child support guidance, parenting plan development, or safety planning support.
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Are you stressed about parenting after separation? Remember:

  • You don't have to manage your family change alone.
  • There are free services available to support you.
  • The Family Law Navigator Self-Navigation Tool can help you identify programs, services, and resources that may be appropriate for your situation.
  • two adults talking as they look over forms
    When should I get advice from a lawyer?
    07 Mar 2024
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    I’m thinking about separation. What should I keep in mind?
    07 Mar 2024
  • three adults talking
    Can a mediator help in my situation?
    07 Mar 2024

Not sure where to start?

The Family Law Navigator Self-Navigation Tool can help you find information, programs, services, and resources related to parenting after separation, child support, family violence, dispute resolution, and other family law matters.

Get started with the Family Law Navigator Self-Navigation Tool

This website is offered for informational purposes only. No part of this website should be considered legal advice or an alternative to legal advice.

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