The Guidelines set a minimum child support amount of $91.00 per child per month.
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.
In Pennsylvania, child support obligations normally last until the child turns 18 years old or graduates from high school, whichever comes later; however, child support can continue past the age of 18 and graduation if the child has certain physical or mental conditions that require continued support.
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.
In California, the court considers the gross income of both parents, including earnings from self-employment. This includes profits, dividends, rents and other sources of income. Self-employment income often fluctuates, making it challenging to determine a consistent amount for child support calculations.
Connecticut follows the “Income Shares Model” which means that courts will estimate the amount parents would spend on children when both parents and children live together in one household (as if the family were still intact) and then divide this amount between the parents based on their incomes.
How are child support papers served? Usually, papers must be handed directly to the respondent. This can happen anywhere: at their home, office, etc.
If you seek child support they will use minimum wage for his gross monthly income if he is not employed. They will then calculate his monthly child support obligation using a child support worksheet.