In principle, the costs of raising a child are jointly borne by the couple, and in the case of divorce, the parent who is the custodian can claim child support equal to the other party's share of the burden.

Parents have a duty to protect and raise their children until they become adults, and even if they divorce, the relationship between parents and children and their child-rearing obligations do not cease. Therefore, parents who do not raise their children directly are obligated to pay child support necessary for raising their children.

Child support can be determined by agreement between the couple at the time of divorce, and if agreement is not reached, it can be determined by filing a request to the court.

The amount of child support is determined by comprehensively considering the parents' income and property status, the age and number of children, the area of ​​residence, and specific circumstances necessary for childcare.

In practice, the court determines child support within a range appropriate for the parents' economic capabilities and the child's welfare by referring to the child support calculation standard presented by the Seoul Family Court. However, child support is not uniformly determined and may vary depending on the specific circumstances of each family.

Even if child support was set at the time of divorce, if circumstances change later, the parties can agree to change the child support. If no agreement is reached, the child support can be changed by requesting a court adjudication.

For example, if the child support burden has worsened due to unemployment, bankruptcy, bankruptcy, or other circumstances, the caregiver can request a reduction in child support. On the other hand, if the costs of raising a child, such as education and medical expenses, increase as the child grows, the caregiver can request an increase in child support. The court determines whether and how much child support will be changed by comprehensively considering the changed circumstances and the child's welfare.

If the person obligated to pay child support fails to pay child support without a justifiable reason, he or she may apply for a compliance order with the family court or proceed with legal procedures to secure payment of child support.

Child support is not simply a financial issue, but is directly related to the stable growth of the child, so an appropriate response is needed depending on the specific situation.