Child
support obligation schedule:
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BASIC
ORDER:
The
basic child support obligation, based upon the income of the
non-custodial parent is as follows (listed by gross weekly
income, followed by the rate for one, two, and three
children):
$
0-$100: Discretion of the court, but not less than $80
per month;
$101-$280:
21%, 24%, 27%;
$281-$750:
$59 + 23%; $67 + 28%; $76 + 31%
(%
refers to all dollars over $280);
$751-max:
$167 + 25%; $199 + 30%; $222 + 33%
(%
refers to all dollars over $750);
For
more than 3 children covered by the order, the support shall
be no less than that for 3 children; should a judge order
support at the 3 child level, written findings shall
describe the circumstances of the particular case which
warrant the minimum order.
Within
the discretion of the court, and in consideration of the
totality of the circumstances of the parties, the Basic
Order may be either increased or decreased by 2%. An
adjustment of 2% shall not be considered a deviation.
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AGE
DIFFERENTIAL:
The
above orders are to be increased to reflect the cost of
raising older children. The following is intended to be
applied to the age of the oldest child in the household for
whom support is sought under the pending action:
0-12
years old: Basic Order Applies;
13-18
years old: Basic Order + 10% of Basic Order;
Over
18 years old: Discretion of the court (and if statute
permits).
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CUSTODIAL
PARENT INCOME ADJUSTMENT:
Where
the custodial parent works and earns income in excess of
$20,000 after consideration of child care expenses, the
support order is to be reduced by the percentage that the
excess represents in relation to the combined incomes of
both parents minus the custodial parent’s disregard.
