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Child Support Guidelines Questions & Answers

1.    Q. What are the child support guidelines?

   A. The Child Support Guidelines are guidelines passed by the Ohio legislature which calculate child support orders based upon the financial circumstances of both parents. Use of these guidelines is required for the establishment or modification of all child support orders in Ohio. The amount of child support which is calculated using the worksheets and schedules contained in these guidelines is presumed under the law to be the correct amount of child support in each case.

2.    Q. Are the earnings of both parents considered in setting support?

   A. Yes.

3.    Q. Are there any adjustments allowed for second families in the guidelines?

   A. Yes. The guidelines allow an adjustment equal to the federal tax exemption for each child who is your biological child from another relationship, as long as the child is living with you. If you are the custodial parent of a child, your adjustment will factor in any child support received for that child.

4.    Q. Do the guidelines allow an adjustment for the parent who is paying for child care?

   A. Yes. The guidelines provide a credit for child care expenses for those children included in the order, relating to work, employment training or education.

5.    Q. Is there any allowance for the parent who has to pay health insurance?

   A. Yes. The guidelines provide a credit for marginal, out-of-pocket costs of  health insurance which will therefore affect the amount of the order.

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Child Support Calculations & Guidelines

All parents, unmarried or married, are obligated to contribute to the support of their children. If you are going through a divorce, the quality of your life and your child’s life will be strongly influenced by the court’s order regarding child support.

Lawyers at our Painesville firm, Patrice Denman Co. LPA, have been helping clients with divorce and child support proceedings for over 20 years. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys, please contact our Painesville office for a free consultation.

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In Ohio, child support is calculated by the court using a table that considers incomes of both parents and other factors. It is important, however, to see that the numbers used are accurate. The court has the discretion to waive the guidelines if special needs of the child or special circumstances of the parent suggest a more equitable arrangement. An experienced Painesville child support lawyer will see that your situation is presented favorably.

Child support Enforcement

Child support payments are not an option, and cannot be withheld because of a dispute over child visitation or other matters. If you are not receiving the child support you are entitled to, our lawyers will help you petition the court to have the payments taken directly out of the paying parent’s paycheck through the process of garnishing wages. If you have been making child support payments, but are not being given access to your child, our attorneys will help you assert your parental rights. 

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Make sure your child has the support and care of both parents. To speak with a child support lawyer, please call us at 440-639-1020 or contact us today. Your first consultation is free.