Are the child support guidelines just guidelines?
The term “guidelines” may be misleading. The Ohio Child Support Guidelines are more than just “guidelines” to be used in determining a child support obligation. They are the very means by which a child support obligation is calculated in Ohio. Ohio law further provides that the amount of child support calculated using the guidelines is presumed to be the correct amount of child support due. However, courts are allowed to deviate from the calculated amount if that amount would be unjust or inappropriate and not in the best interest of the child.
The term “guidelines” may be misleading. The Ohio Child Support Guidelines are more than just “guidelines” to be used in determining a child support obligation. They are the very means by which a child support obligation is calculated in Ohio. Ohio law further provides that the amount of child support calculated using the guidelines is presumed to be the correct amount of child support due. However, courts are allowed to deviate from the calculated amount if that amount would be unjust or inappropriate and not in the best interest of the child. Q: Can a parent collect unpaid child support after the child turns 18 and the support order has expired? A: Yes. The fact that a parent’s obligation to pay support has terminated does not prevent the other parent from trying to collect past unpaid support. Also, it does not prevent the court from holding any person in contempt for failing to pay any previous support order. Q: Can my ex-wife’s new husband adopt my child without my permission? A:
