How is child support percentage calculated?

Answer by  joshandeleisa (331)

It is based on the income of both parents added together. Then divide that by your income for your percentage and the other parents for their percentage. This is how they determine how much each is responsible for.

Answer by  pansy (421)

child support is calculated based on your state and assets of both non custodial an custodial parent if you go to your states web page theres a calculating part on there you put in info the round it of for you

Answer by  Rose (6804)

Child support is calculated based on the income of the both sets of parents and the current cost of living. Many things are considered, for example the standard of living in which the family was maintaining prior to the divorce.

Answer by  CarrieZee (189)

Child support is calculated on an individual, case by case basis. There are a number of factors that go into this. A family law professional or counselor may be able to review your specific situation and provide you with appropriate guidelines for a formula.