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Is child support related to custody and visitation?

A child support order is separate from a child custody and visitation order. So you cannot refuse to let the other parent see the children just because she or he is not paying the child support s/he owes.  And, you cannot refuse to pay child support just because the other parent is not letting you see your children.

But, child support and custody are related because the amount of time each parent spends with the children will affect the amount of child support.

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