Child Support Calculator For Texas In Broward
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Divide either parent's net income by the combined available income. Multiply the result by 100 to get their percentage of financial responsibility. The remaining percentage is the other parent's responsibility. Example: Jamie divides her net income of $4,000 by $6,400 (the combined net income from Step 2).
Each parent will be responsible for paying 50% of the child support that's indicated on the child support guidelines schedule. Going back to our initial example, if there was one child involved, and the net income between the parents was $2000 per month, the total child support would be $442.
Texas child support laws provide the following Guideline calculations: one child= 20% of Net Monthly Income (discussed further below); two children = 25% of Net Monthly Income; three children = 30% of Net Monthly Income; four children = 35% of Net Monthly Income; five children = 40% of Net Monthly Income; and six ...
When determining child support payments in Texas, the income of both parents is a significant factor. The court will consider the gross income of each parent, which includes wages, salaries, commissions, bonuses, and even self-employment income.
Child support in Florida is based primarily on the income of both parents and the best interests of the children involved. Other factors can also affect child support, such as the number of children, time-sharing arrangements, and insurance needs.
The primary figure used to calculate support is the income of both parents. Certain expenses also go into the calculation such as taxes, health insurance, and employment-related daycare costs. A popular misconception is that household expenses can be used to reduce support. In general, that is not true.
If you are a Broward County resident seeking to open a new child support case, contact the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR), or call (850) 488-KIDS (5437), for information on the type of services provided by the Child Support Enforcement Program.
You may sign up to open a case for child support services if you are the parent or caregiver of a child who needs support. You can sign up online or call the Child Support Program for more information.
If you are a Broward County resident seeking to open a new child support case, contact the Florida Department of Revenue (DOR), or call (850) 488-KIDS (5437), for information on the type of services provided by the Child Support Enforcement Program.
