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Data Sources & Methodology

An overview of the categories of information that inform our educational content.

Last updated: May 31, 2026

Categories of information

Publicly available statutes and regulations.

Court publications and self-help materials.

Administrative guidance issued by child support and family-services agencies.

Other publicly available government and educational resources.

How information is used

These materials inform general educational explanations and the assumptions embedded in our estimation tools.

We do not present any source as the official, current law of any jurisdiction.

Verification

Laws, regulations, and administrative guidance change over time. Information presented on the website may not reflect the most current version applicable to any specific case.

Users should independently verify any information through authoritative sources before relying on it.

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