Chapter 10 Module 6 Lesson 1 Summary Assignment State the role of state and federal law on child support. Explain who may be required to pay child support and for how long. List the major issues divorcing parents should cover in the separation agreement. Explain how states determine child support obligations. List the methods of enforcing a child support obligation. Distinguish between obtaining jurisdiction over a resident and on-resident parent in order to establish and enforce child support orders. Identify when a state will modify a child support obligation. Explain when one state can modify the child support order of another state