How is Ohio child support determined?
In Ohio, either or both parents may be ordered to pay child support. Marital misconduct will not be considered. Health care insurance may be ordered to be provided for the child and the spouse. For a general idea, use the free Ohio child support calculator at the end of this article. There are official Ohio Child Support Calculator Guidelines that the courts use to help determine the correct amount of child support. These guidelines are based on a pro rated share for each parent of the combined net income of both parents and will be followed unless the parents have agreed to a child support amount on their own; or the court finds these guidelines are unjust for a particular case. Skip Down to OHIO CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATOR Special factors affecting Ohio child support calculator guidelines may include: Special or unusual needs of the child Obligations for other minor or handicapped children Other court ordered payments Extended or extraordinary expenses for visitation Mandatory wage dedu
