Clovis Child Custody Lawyers, Clovis Child Custody Attorneys and Law Firms - New Mexico

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Child Custody Definitions

Custody: (n) care or control exercised by a person or authority over something or someone: as care and maintenance of a child that includes the right to direct the child's activities and make decisions regarding the child's upbringing compare visitation.

Child Support Payments: (n) guidelines established by statute or rule in each jurisdiction that set forth the manner in which child support must be calculated, generally based on the income of the parents and the needs of the children.

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