Legal Question in Family Law in District of Columbia

Child Support

I would like to know if my salary will be considered when my husband starts to pay court appointed child support?


Asked on 10/24/06, 1:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Child Support

The amount of support to which a child is entitled is based upon the combined income of the parents, before taxes. The court uses a table to determine the base amount. If there are child care expenses or extraordinary medical expenses, they are added to the base amount. That amount is then split based upon the respective incomes of the parents.

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Answered on 10/24/06, 3:24 pm


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