Child Support Guidelines

Child support is calculated differently by each state's family court. Some states rely only on the non-custodial parent's income, while some combine the income of both parents to create a more complex child support formula. Many states account for additional factors, such as number of children, parental responsibilities to children from other marriages and custody arrangements when calculating child support.

Many states are starting to publish electronic child support calculators on the Internet, while some only provide manual worksheets. There are a few states that only give you the statutes or child support guidelines, letting you figure it out. After reviewing the state child support guidelines, consider speaking with a local family law attorney more about your circumstances. Get advice on how to handle child support in both divorce and non-divorce cases with the help of a family law attorney near you. Connect to schedule a preliminary consultation today by calling 818-572-7148.