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Child Custody and Support: Frequently Asked Questions (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Revised Aug. 17, 2012
Report Number RS21091
Report Type Report
Authors Alison M. Smith, American Law Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
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Summary:

Under the U.S. Constitution, Congress has little direct authority to legislate in the field of domestic relations. Generally, state policy guides these decisions. Despite the lack of direct authority to legislate domestic relations issues, Congress continues to enact federal laws that indirectly affect family law questions concerning child custody and support. This report answers questions frequently asked regarding the interplay between federal and state laws governing these areas.