On April 2, 2020, the Arkansas Supreme Court issues their opinion titled In Re Implementation of the Revised Administrative Order No. 10. The new order shifts away from basing all child support obligations solely on the non-custodial parent's income and instead is based on an “income-sharing” model.
The Guidelines set a minimum child support amount of $91.00 per child per month.
Florida courts can “impute” income to an unemployed parent. This means the court assigns an income level based on what the parent is capable of earning, given their skills and job prospects.
Self-employed parents must maintain careful records of their income sources and business expenses. These records serve as evidence during child support proceedings. The court may scrutinize bank statements, tax returns and business records to establish a comprehensive financial picture.
FLORIDA'S BASIC SUPPORT AMOUNT Child support guidelines may grant the basis for proving a modification where circumstances have changed. The basic child support amount for a single child in Florida is $74 where the supporting parent earns a minimum wage/salary of $650.