Affidavit-a written statement of facts made voluntarily and under oath.
Arrears- unpaid child support for past periods owed by a parent who is under court order to pay.
Child Support- the legal obligation of a non-custodial parent to contribute to the economic maintenance of his/her child, the payment under that obligation.
Child Support Standards Act- the law which governs the determination of child support obligations: provides for the application of percentages to a parent's income.
Custodial Parent- person with legal custody and with whom the child lives; may be a parent, relative, or guardian.
Default- three missed or late payments, or delinquent support equivalent to one month's obligation.
Default Order- a child support order issued when the non-custodial parent fails to appear in court after having received a summons.
Delinquent- not paid on time or in full.
Fact Finding Hearing- proceeding used to examine details of a case.
Genetic Testing- Analysis of inherited factors of a mother, child, and father, which can prove or disprove that the man fathered the child.
Good Cause- an acceptable reason given by a public assistance client for refusing to cooperate in establishing paternity or establishing and enforcing child support.
Guardian- an individual other than a parent, legally responsible for a child.
Hearing- a court proceeding during which the facts of a case are heard and a decision regarding the case can be made.
Hearing Examiner- an attorney employed by the local Family Court who can hear and make decisions in child support cases.
Income Execution- a notice issued to a income payer (usually an employer) directing that child support be deducted from a parents wages.

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