Can I negotiate child support in a Shared Parenting Plan?
Child support is calculated pursuant to guidelines in the Ohio Revised Code. The guidelines factor the parent’s annual gross income for the past three years and any additional income from self-employment, bonuses, interest, or commissions. The guidelines allow deductions for child support paid for children not of the marriage, local income tax, tax exemptions, and spousal support. These calculations are based on a formula which measures each parent’s contribution toward the children’s support and maintenance. In sole custody cases, the parties cannot deviate below or above the guidelines unless other existing factors are present. At attorney must file certain motions to request the court to deviate from the guidelines. In Shared Parenting, the court may award child support after the parties have completed child support worksheets. The court will compare these calculations and consider separate factors that affect child support. For example, the child may participate in extracurricular
