How Is Child Support Calculated ?
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How Is Child Support Calculated ?

Most couples going through a divorce start fighting more when it comes to child support. There are several factors that determine the amount of child support a parent would need to pay. Some of the key factors that determine the amount of child support are the parents' income, financial responsibilities, the State of residence and the cost of living. Every state’s guidelines differ when it comes to child support.

The child’s needs, the financial ability of the non custodial parent, standard of living of the child and also other provisions would determine the amount. Some states consider only the income of the parent for determining the child support. For example, states like Indiana take into consideration the income of both parents and give them both equal and shared responsibilities based on their abilities. In states like Massachusetts, the income of only the non custodial parent is taken into account.

It depends on the State you reside as to how much child support you will end up paying. In order to get an approximate or an accurate figure, you can try using the online child support calculators. Some of the states' family court websites themselves provide these calculation tools. There are some legal websites also that provide such information. The more information you give, the more accurate the figure will be. If you are the non custodial parent, then you will need to include your income after deductions. Also insurance, day care and child care are not to be included in the child support amount. These are considered as additional expenses that come under a different schedule.

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