Most states consider at least some of these other factors in calculating child support: child support or alimony either parent receives from a previous marriage whether either parent is paying child support or alimony from a previous marriage whether either parent is responsible for children from a previous or subsequent marriage which parent is paying for health insurance, and the cost which parent is paying day care costs, and the cost whether either parent is required to pay union dues or has other amounts deducted from paychecks ages of the children whether either parent receives irregular income such as bonuses or incentive pay, or expects severance pay or other lump-sum payments, and whether either parent lives with a new partner or spouse who contributes to household expenses.
Setting Support Higher or Lower Than the Guidelines If you think that the guidelines shouldn't apply for some reason but your spouse doesn't agree with you, you'll have to tell it to the judge. Here are some circumstances that might cause a judge to set support above or below the guideline amount: The noncustodial parent can afford more. If the paying parent earns a great deal of money, has other significant assets, or receives in-kind compensation like employer-provided housing, the judge may order a higher-than-guideline payment.
The guideline amount is more than what's needed. If the noncustodial parent makes so much money that the guideline support amount would be much more than is needed to pay for the children's regular expenses, the judge might reduce the amount. The paying parent can't pay. If the noncustodial parent earns very little money, has other expenses that make it impossible to meet the guideline amount, or has recently lost a job, the court may order a lower support amount.
The judge is also likely to order the parents to return to court at a set time so that the judge can review their current circumstances. A child has special needs or interests.
A child with unusual medical, psychological, or educational needs may require a higher amount of support. Also, if your child is an avid musician or involved in sports or other activities, you can ask the judge to order the paying parent to pay an additional amount so that the child can continue a favorite activity.
The paying parent is shirking. If you have any questions about the child support guidelines, you should talk with a lawyer or contact a Family Law Facilitator. If you have questions about our programs or your specific case, please contact your local child support agency.
The QBID calculator provides only an estimated amount based on the information entered by the user. Health Care Costs.
The parent paying for health care for the child will almost always receive a credit in the child support formula for the amount paid for the child's insurance.
You must be able to provide evidence of the payroll deduction or amount you pay each month in health care for the court to consider this in your case.
Child Care Expense. Child care is, no doubt, one of the most expensive aspects of raising children today. If one parent carries the burden of child care throughout the year, the court will credit the paying parent in the formula.
Other Deductions. If a parent pays spousal support or child support for other children, the court will also add this information into the formula before determining a final number. Every state presumes that the child support calculation produces the correct amount of child support for each case.
In some cases, parents can agree to reduce or increase this guideline amount unless the recipient parent receives state aid, in which case parents can't agree to change the formula. If you and your ex can't agree on an amount of child support, you'll need to ask the court to decide. Typically, judges won't deviate from the formula unless one parent can demonstrate that there are extenuating circumstances that require a deviation.
Access forms with instructions for unrepresented litigants from the Coalition for Court Access website. Even if you don't hire a lawyer to handle your case, you may want to talk with a lawyer before filing legal documents or papers with the court. Here you can find information about how to get legal help, including how to find low cost or no cost legal aid pro bono.
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