Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina
percent of wages/child support
how is child support determined on what percentage of income?
Asked on 2/26/02, 9:17 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Johnston
Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston
Re: percent of wages/child support
There is no flat percentage. Child support is determined according the the Child Support Guidelines, which is a very involved formula established by the Department of of Social Services. Both parents income, deductions, assets, depts, etc., are calculated, including any special needs of the child, and a specific amount is then determined. It is very detailed and takes many things into consideration, such as insurace, day care, medical expenses, utilities, just to name a few. No one could tell you how much you would be entitled to receive without knowing all the financial details of both parents.
Answered on 2/27/02, 8:21 am