What is child support?
The amount of child support to be awarded is determined through the use of a formula. The Court considers the gross income of each party, the needs of the child, the amount of time the child spends with the spouse who does not have residential custody, child care expenses, and medical insurance costs. The Court cannot change the amount of child support determined by formula, except under unusual circumstances.
Child support is a payment by one parent (often the non-custodial parent) to the other parent for the support of their common child. (See Child Support and Visitation.) It is in the best interest of a child for both parents to be obligated to pay for the support of their child. An order for child support transfers the income/wealth from one parent to the other so that the combined incomes/wealth of both parents is available to use for the support of the child.
Child support is a payment by one parent (often the non-custodial parent) to the other parent for the support of their common children. (See Child Support and Visitation.) It is in the best interest of a child for both parents to be obligated to pay for the support of their child. An order for child support transfers the income/wealth from one parent to the other so that the combined incomes/wealth of both parents is available to use for the support of the child.
