Vermont Affidavit of Child Custody

In Alberta, the basic amount of child support that someone with an income of $150,000 would have to pay for one child is $1318.00 per month.

In cases where parents can't agree, a judge will decide visitation and custody based on the child's best interests.Both parents are bound by the terms of a custody order. If your child refuses to go to visits with the other parent, you could still be on the hook for failing to comply with a custody order.

Generally, the obligation ends when the child reaches 18 years of age or graduates from high school, whichever occurs later. A child will also automatically be ineligible for child support if that child marries, is no longer disabled as determined by the court, or the child dies.

Fill out your court forms. Have your forms reviewed. Make at least 2 copies of all your forms. File your forms with the court clerk. Serve your papers on the other parent. File your Proof of Service. Go to your court hearing.

The court orders a flat percentage of 25% of the non-custodial parent's income to be paid in child support to the custodial parent.

The Amount of Child Support Owed Each Year The average amount of child support due was $5,760 per year. That's less than $500 per month.

When Will the Court Consider a Child's Preference? When a child has reached the age of 14 in Vermont, the child can choose his or her guardian, subject to the court's approval. Children who are younger than 14 don't have the right to select the parent who they would like to have custody.

1 attorney answer Although a child's wishes are one factor among many the court must consider in determining the child's best interests, a minor child never gets to "decide" which parent to live with.