How is child support calculated?

Arizona and Colorado both use statewide child support calculators. Family courts do have discretion to 'deviate' from the calculators (upward or downward) if circumstances of a particular case make the child support calculation unfair.

What is considered income for child support?

Income for child support can be a lot different than income on a tax return. For purposes of calculating child support, family courts include income from all sources—this can include gifts received and even personal loans.

What does child support cover?

Child support is intended to be the paying parent's contribution to the ordinary costs to raise a child. It isn't specifically itemized, but those costs include housing, utilities, food, clothing, etc.

Can parents agree to no child support?

Parents can agree that neither will pay child support, but these agreements are not automatically binding on a family court. Judges must decide whether an agreement is in the child's best interests.

What happens if a parent doesn't pay child support?

Non-payment of child support can result in various consequences including forfeiture of tax refunds, suspension of professional licenses or passports, and even incarceration. The non-paying parent also may be ordered to pay the other parent's attorney's fees when enforcement is required.

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