How much does a parent pay for child support for one child?

Answer 1

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)

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

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 States

Each 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:

• number of children
• income of both parents
• earning capacity of both parents
• who provides medical insurance
• age of the child- the amount can increase as the child grows older
• some models allow a child to share in a parent's increase in income
• extraordinary medical or educational needs of the child
• pre-existing child support obligations
• child care costs

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

Depends on how much the parent to pay child support is worth/currently makes. Varies largely state-to-state.

Answer 7

You need to check the child support guidelines for your particular state.

Answer 8

depends on several factors. see links