Child Support Calculation
/ˈtʃaɪld səˈpɔːrt ˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal process of determining the amount of financial support a noncustodial parent must pay for a child's living expenses, based on statutory guidelines and parental income.
The court used the child support calculation to set the monthly payment amount.
Forms
- child support calculation
- child support calculations
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Commentary
Child support calculation typically follows jurisdiction-specific formulas, emphasizing income and childcare needs; drafters should specify which guidelines apply.
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