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Does Every State Follow The Same Formula In Calculating Child Support?
No. Each state has their own child support law but each state tends to follow one of three basic models: Flat Percentage, Income Shares, and the Melson Formula. a) Flat Percentage … more
What Is Child Support, And How Is Child Support Determined?
Child support is a periodic payment made to a custodial parent from a noncustodial parent to help compensate a child's living expenses, i.e. food, clothes, etc., and any other related … more
What Factors Are Used To Calculate Child Support Payments? Can The Amount Of The Payment Change Over Time?
Under the Child Support Enforcement Act of 1984, child support payments are based upon each parent's current income. This includes a number of elements including: occupational wages, assets … more

What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
A guardian ad litem is appointed by a court in order to represent the best interests of the child. Either parent can request that a guardian ad litem be appointed for their child, or the court can appoint a guardian ad litem for the child. While some states require that a guardian ad litem be an attorney, other states’ courts will appoint guardian ad litems who are not … more
Calculating Child Support
The factors used to calculate child support payments are set by law. To calculate each parent’s child support obligation the law generally applies each parent’s income, including wages, assets such as stocks and bonds, welfare benefits, etc., and the standard of living of the child before the divorce. In certain cases, however, extraordinary needs of the child may be … more

Petition (For an Order Upon Support Agreement)
Use this form to request that an order of child support be entered by the court and that the respondent be required to exercise the option of … more
Summons
The summons requires that the defendant appear in court on the scheduled day and provide the court with proof of his/her income and federal income … more
Summons (Non-Resident)
Use this child support form when the defendant is in another state. The summons requires that the defendant appear in court on the scheduled day … more
Order Upon Support Agreement
This form is used by the courts after a request for an order upon an agreement for child support made between the mother and father. (Form 4-2).

How To Modify a Child Support Order
An initial child support order is usually made on the basis of the income of both parents, the needs of the child and other relevant matters. If you feel that an existing order has now become burdensome or inadequate you should consult an attorney because you may be able to have the existing order modified. STEP 1 – Evaluate Whether Your Circumstances Support a Modification In … more