If you are concerned about paying child support, you may be wondering how you can get it. The answer depends on a few factors. You must be aware of what a child support order requires of both parents. To begin with, you must have the income and expenses of each parent, and you must provide the judge with the information. You should also bring any documents that prove you paid for the child. You should also provide proof of any other children you have in your household.
Depending on your circumstances, the support order may also include obligations regarding your child’s education. It is possible to modify your obligations after the divorce if circumstances change. Generally, the other parent must provide at least 50% of the child’s support. However, if one parent does not meet the obligations, it is possible to get a court order to stop payments. The process is complicated, but it is possible. If you are a parent and your child live together, it may be easier to pay child support if you’re the primary custodial parent.
In most cases, child support orders are set at the state level. The parent’s incomes and the amount of time the child spends with each parent are considered. The court will determine the support order based on the percentage of time the child spends with each parent and the total incomes of both parents. If the child is enrolled in a post-secondary education program, the order will continue as long as the child remains enrolled in the program.
For parents with a combined income of more than $187,200, child support amounts are calculated differently. The higher the combined income of both parents, the more resources they have and the more money they spend. Child support is calculated using the Guidelines formula. If both parents earn incomes in the same range, the court will supplement the guidelines formula with additional support based on the remaining income and expenses of the noncustodial parent. Furthermore, certain statutory factors may be considered when determining a child support obligation.
The non-custodial parent must also comply with a court parenting plan and visitation schedule. If the non-custodial parent fails to comply with the visitation schedule, the court can enforce the child support order. If the non-custodial parent fails to allow the visits, the custodial parent may ask the court to enforce the child support order. If the non-custodial parent refuses to comply with the court order, the noncustodial parent can be held in contempt of court and subject to a host of other serious consequences.
North Carolina’s child support system uses guidelines that establish the minimum amount a parent should pay. Child support is based on the parent’s hourly wage, and the financial distribution of the parents. While many people complain about the child support system, it is designed to be as fair as possible. By using the Child Support Guidelines, judges are required to order the amount of child support owed. Once these guidelines are approved, the court may then order the parents to pay the proper amount.
In addition to paying for basic expenses, child support payments can also cover extra expenses, such as extracurricular activities or college expenses. A family law attorney will help ensure that the payments for child support are adequate for these expenses. There are other benefits to child support as well. The money you receive can cover expenses like food, clothes, and shelter. Even some holidays can be covered. And if the other parent is working, child support can be used for child care and expenses of daycare.
Child support orders can be modified if your circumstances or income change. You can also request a change in child support if the child grows up with special needs or interests. If the child’s living circumstances have changed, periodic adjustments may be required to keep up with inflation and the ordinary cost of living. Usually, you must present supporting documentation to justify your request. If you’ve already been paying child support for more than three years, you can ask for a modification.
The other factor that determines whether child support is required is how much each parent earns. Arizona uses the income shares model. If the parents are equally wealthy and have equal parenting time, you won’t be required to pay child support. However, if your income is not the same, the court will likely award you child support. Nevertheless, this should not discourage you from trying to pay child support if it is not required. If you have been paying child support for many years, you should seek legal advice from a family law attorney before filing for a modification to your child support order.