Results: Child Support and the courts.
Published on 06/10/2013
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In most places paying child support is mandatory, should this be so, or left up to the parents when they split? Yes
52%
831 votes
No
16%
256 votes
Unsure/undecided
30%
480 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
42 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.25% | 4 | |
| left up to the parents | 0.12% | 2 |
| mandatory | 0.12% | 2 |
| that is two questions. | 0.06% | 1 |
| it should be mandatory. | 0.06% | 1 |
| what | 0.06% | 1 |
| this is a two part question. | 0.06% | 1 |
| should be left up to the parents unless a child is conceived out of wedlock and either male or female tries to run from responsibility. | 0.06% | 1 |
| it should be left up to the parents | 0.06% | 1 |
| question very confusing for a 'yes' or 'no' answer | 0.06% | 1 |
| i believe if theres a cordial relationship the courts could possibly stay out, but otherwise i am in agreement with courts | 0.06% | 1 |
| joint custody and no child support, unless there is an serious problem. | 0.06% | 1 |
| left up to the parents and if they can't agree-to the court! | 0.06% | 1 |
| you asked two questions at once! should be mandatory. | 0.06% | 1 |
| child support should be mandatory | 0.06% | 1 |
| should be required by law. | 0.06% | 1 |
| n/a | 0.06% | 1 |
| up to the parents and a sport is a need of the child if the child wants to do a sport... exercise!! | 0.06% | 1 |
| question does not make sense. | 0.06% | 1 |
| what? | 0.06% | 1 |
| this is not worded as a yes or not question | 0.06% | 1 |
| i think it should be up to the courts, but the courts need to take in better consideration for how much money both parents are making. | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends | 0.06% | 1 |
| should be mandatory - period! | 0.06% | 1 |
| you can't ask 2 questions and expect yes or no answers | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends on situation | 0.06% | 1 |
| it should be mandatory | 0.06% | 1 |
| i think it depends on how the parents relationship is | 0.06% | 1 |
| if the parents are still friends a work out an agreement that makes both parties happy then the courts should stay out of it. | 0.06% | 1 |
| depends upon the circumstances! | 0.06% | 1 |
| it's not a yes or no question. it should be mandatory. | 0.06% | 1 |
| cannot answer this question with the choices you gave. | 0.06% | 1 |
| up to both of the parents. | 0.06% | 1 |
| your question is multiple choice yet you only allow a yes or no answer. | 0.06% | 1 |
| either/or questions cannot have a yes or no answer!!!!! | 0.06% | 1 |
| this is not a yes/no question | 0.06% | 1 |
| this can't be a yes or no answer since you asked 2 questions! | 0.06% | 1 |
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Do you think child support should only be for direct needs of the child/children, such as clothes as opposed to something fun or wanted like playing sports? Yes
35%
557 votes
No
40%
648 votes
Undecided
25%
404 votes
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3.
Should there be a cap on the amount of child support that can be paid? Yes
36%
577 votes
No
35%
569 votes
Unsure/undecided
29%
463 votes
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4.
Have you ever gone to court over child support? Yes
19%
298 votes
No
52%
840 votes
Not Applicable
29%
471 votes
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