What factors are taken into account when determining a child support award?
There are various factors considered by a court in determining the amount of child support, including the parties’ individual income base, their attributed income, the custodial parent’s income, the needs of the parents and children, the ages of the children, child care expenditures, medical expenses, the financial impact of the custodial arrangements, support obligations for other dependents, and educational expenses for the children. To modify child support awards, the person seeking the modification is required to show a change of circumstances since the initial award, which is substantial and continuing.
