Is child support based on the parent’s incomes only?
No. The amount of child support is based on (1) the gross monthly incomes of both parents, (2) the amount of alimony paid by one parent to the other, (3) the amount of alimony or child support paid by either parent to another person, (4) the cost of child care for the children, (5) the cost of health insurance for the children and (6) the amount of any extraordinary health expenses for the children.
Related Questions
- If a non-custodial parent files for bankruptcy, does it mean that they are no longer required to pay child support?
- Is there an easier way for the non-custodial parent to make child support payments on a regular basis?
- What is child support based on and who determines how much it takes to support a child?
