Child support laws are determined by the state in which the child/children reside which is where the support will be ordered. Some states use the "income shares model" of determining support, which is basically the amount needed to give the child/children the same standard of living they would have experienced if the marriage or relationship had not ended. Other states base the amount on the percentage of net income of the parent ordered to pay the support, for example. 1 child25% and so forth, the maximum is generally set at 40%-50% of the net income. (For more information http://www.child-support-collections.com)
The amount depends on many factors such as your income, your ability to pay, the age of the child, the income of the custodial parent, offsets if you pay for health insurance and state child support guidelines. You should inquire at your local family court department for a copy of the state guidelines or search online using your state + child support guidelines.
When the parents get divorced, the judge will usually set up an amount based on the father's income, and (depending on the state the father lives in) the parenting plan set forth through the courts based on how much time the mother has the child(ren). So, make sure that you get the most time possible with them, because the more time you have them, the less you will have to pay in child support.
Depends on the state where child support is filed. Every state has its own guidelines.
A bit more:It also depends on the income of both parents. If one parent earns considerably more than the other, then that will also affect the amount of child support owed, no matter which parent has custody. United StatesEach individual state and federally recognized tribe in the US is required to develop child support guidelines that must meet federal standards. A parent with joint custody may be required to pay child support under certain circumstances. You can find the guidelines by performing an internet search using your state name + child support guidelines. Methods of calculating vary and states use different models but the following are among the many factors used:
In general, child support is a percentage of net income. In Illinois, for example, it's 20% of net income for one child, 25% for two, etc. Income includes almost everything, including overtime, unemployment benefits and workers compensation, but not welfare payments or SSI.
Depends on how much the parent to pay child support is worth/currently makes. Varies largely state-to-state.
You need to check the child support guidelines for your particular state.
depends on several factors. see links
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If physical custody of a child is transferred from one parent to the other, you need to petition the court for a change in support order. It is possible the other parent will now be paying you child support.
Because you are not married and filed for child support. You have to pay child support to one parent and that has to be to the one with custody. If you both had 50/50 custody it could look differently but you only have visitation.
No. The child support order remains in effect until it is modified by the court. Marriage by either parent does not normally affect child support.
The custodial parent is the parent in which the child resides with. My son lives with me and I am the custodial parent, his dad has visitation rights and pays child support.
Well it depends on the law of the country and demands of the parent (the one that's living with the child).
Children are never entitled to child support and cannot sue their parents for child support money. Child support is a debt paid from one parent to the other.
Because that child still needs support and the birth parent is the one who should pay it.
It is assumed you mean the parents have joint legalcustody and one parent has physical custody.Generally, the parent with physical custody is awarded the child support since child support is intended to help pay for the child needs, living expenses and all the associated costs of raising the child. The custodial parent has much more in living expenses that are associated with raising the child.See related question link.
Under the Divorce Act, child support payments are typically made to the other parent, not directly to the child. If one parent wants to give child support directly to the minor child, they should discuss this with the other parent and try to come to an agreement. If an agreement cannot be reached, the matter may need to be resolved through a court or through mediation.
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Probably not. But if that parent was ordered to pay child support and is not doing so, then they can be sued for that.