Benchmark – Child Custody and Support Essay

1. Describe how child custody is determined upon dissolution of the parents’ relationship.
2. Explain how a court determines child support obligations and amounts.
3. Describe ways that a parent may enforce a child support order if it is not being paid.
4. Cite at least three cases that reference child custody and or support.
5. Use the GCU Library to locate a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources in support of your content.

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Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

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Note: This assignment assesses programmatic competency 5.3: Analyze the legal principles of civil law (in the GOV B.A. program)