The factors the court considers when calculating guideline child support include:
(1) How much time each parent spends with their children,
(2) How much money the parents earn or have the ability to earn,
(3) How much other income each parent receives,
(4) How many children these parents have together,
(5) The actual tax filing status of each parent,
(6) The new spouse’s income if they are filing their taxes jointly,
(7) Support of children from other relationships,
(8) Health insurance monthly premiums,
(9) Mandatory union dues,
(10) Mandatory retirement contributions (normally county employees)
(11) Other factors including property taxes, mortgage interest, etc.
(12) The cost of sharing daycare and uninsured health-care costs, and
Many other factors.
The Child support calculation might also include the cost of special needs for the children, such as:
(1) Traveling for visitation from one parent to another,
(2) Educational expenses, and Other special needs.
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