Visitation:
Visitation is viewed as part of the joint right of the child and non-custodial parent to an ongoing relationship. The love and guidance of the noncustodial parent is highly valued and promoted by the court in the absence of any factors which would be harmful to the child.

Since the vast majority of divorces occur subsequent to a separation agreement, most divorcing couples have arranged for a presumably mutually agreeable visitation schedule. When custody is decided by a court, visitation is generally every other weekend and one or two evenings.

Supervised visitation can be ordered by the court if the noncustodial parent is abusive, neglectful, or presents a danger to the child. A court may order a suspension of visitation if the presence of the parent if harmful to the child.

Child Support:
Child support is based on the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA) which directs that a certain percentage of a non-custodial parent’s income be contributed.  Under the CSSA, the basic child support obligation to be paid by the non_custodial parent is based upon a percentage of the combined parental income. For one child the amount is 17%, for two children 25%, for three children 29%, and for four children 31%. In addition to the basic child support obligation, the non_custodial parent may be obligated to pay for a portion of the child care expenses related to the custodial parent's employment or education which would lead to employment. Health care expenses for the children are apportioned between the parents based upon their combined parental income. The noncustodial parent also may be directed to pay for educational expenses. If the amount of the basic child support obligation is unjust or inappropriate, the noncustodial parent's prorata share of the child support obligation may be determined by other factors and not by the percentages mentioned above.

Neither parent has any obligation to support a child once the child reaches 21 years of age. Child support may end before 21 years of age under certain circumstances such as the gainful employment of the child or the child's willful refusal to maintain a relationship with the noncustodial parent. However, generally, although children no longer are minors at 18, parents are obligated to support them until they are 21.

Spousal Maintenance
Spousal maintenance (alimony) may be permanent or limited and awarded to either party based upon a number of factors including the prior standard of living of the parties, earning capacity; and ability to become self_supporting. The parties may waive the right to spousal maintenance.