Child Support Flashcards
1
Q
Child Support Guidelines
A
- All states have numerical guidelines which establish a rebuttable presumption that the award it results is correct.
- Courts can deviate from guidelines but must make findings of fact justifying deviation
2
Q
Child Support Guidelines Factors
A
1) income/earnings from each parent
2) # of kids & their ages
3) any special needs of the children
3
Q
Modification of Child Support
A
Petitioner must show:
Substantial change in circumstances affecting the needs of the child or the obligor’s ability of the parent to pay
Only can modification for future obligations
4
Q
Are retroactive modifications of child support available?
A
No
5
Q
Effect of Voluntary Reductions in Income on Child Support
A
No modification available
6
Q
Child Support
A
Based on kid’s needs & obligor’s ability to pay (most states use guidelines)
