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Child Support is an essential component of the divorce process when children are involved.

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How to calculate Child Support?

The calculation of Child Support varies by state and is governed by a number of specific factors.

Parents' income
Each parent's income is one of the most important factors in calculating child support. This includes salaries, bonuses, investment income, and any other types of income the parent may have.
Child expenses
Expenses specific to the child, such as education, medical care, and daily needs, are considered. These expenses are used to determine the amount of financial support needed to meet the child's needs.
Shared or singular custody
If the parents share custody of the child equally, the child support calculation may be different than if one parent has primary custody.
Other financial obligations
Parents' other financial obligations may be taken into account, such as paying child support from previous relationships or significant debts.
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Housing and childcare costs

Housing and childcare costs may also be considered when calculating child support. This may include the rent or mortgage on the child's primary home and costs associated with daily care, such as childcare.

How to set up Child Support payments

Establishment of payments is generally done by court order or agreement between parties.
Payment frequency
It establishes how often child support payments must be made. This may be monthly, biweekly or weekly, as agreed by the parties or determined by the court.
Payment method
It determines how child support payments will be made. This may include direct deposit into a designated bank account, payment through an online payment service, or payment by mail.
Duration of payments
The duration for which child support payments must be made is specified. This may be until the child comes of age or graduates from high school, depending on state laws and the individual circumstances of the case.
Payment settings
Procedures are established for making adjustments to child support payments in the event of changes in the financial circumstances of the parents or the needs of the child.

Consequences of non-compliance with Child Support

Legal actions

A parent who fails to provide child support may be subject to legal action by the custodial parent or the state. This can include lawsuits, fines and even criminal action in extreme cases.


Income retention

The court can order income withholding from the defaulting parent, which means child support payments will automatically be taken from his or her wages or income.


Garnishment

In serious cases of non-compliance, the court may order the seizure of the defaulting parent's assets to ensure payment of child support.


License suspension

The state may suspend the defaulting parent's driver's license, professional license, or any other license until he or she meets his or her child support obligations.

Lawyers with experience in Child Support

Determining Child Support is a critical component during a separation when children are involved. The legal system is designed to ensure that both parents continue to contribute financially to the well-being of their children after separation. Through child support, we seek to provide adequate resources to cover basic needs such as food, housing, education and medical care. Once the amount to be paid is determined, the terms and conditions for payments are established through a court order or an agreement between the parties.

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