Child Support

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The income of both parents or what the parent or parents are capable of earning
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Expenses paid for the children such as medical insurance, school, and daycare costs
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The amount of parenting time each parent has with the children
The court can issue a child support order when:
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The children in the case are under 18
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Paternity is established
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The parents are separated or divorced and did not have a child support order established at the time of their divorce or the parents were never married
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The children are in the custody or an agency, caretaker, or other proper figure
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Both parents are given notice that an order will be established. If a parent does not reply to notice, a default order may be entered
How is Child Support Ordered?

How is the amount of child support calculated?

The amount of time each parent spends with the child also affects the child support amount.
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Your situation has changed, such as losing your job or having another child, or
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The other parent’s situation has changed, such as getting a higher paying job.
