How to Determine Child Support Under Wisconsin Family Law
Percentage of Income Standard
Child support arises from the general principle that both parents are responsible for raising their kids. Whether the individual lives with the children may affect the amount, but it does not impact the basic obligation. Under Wisconsin family law, courts use the guidelines set by the Percentage of Income Standard to determine how much child support a parent must pay. The state considers each person’s income, the amount of time kids spend with each individual, and whether each partner provides support for other children. The standard was amended as of July 1, 2018, so check the new rules if you’ve been handling the matter since then.
Special Circumstances
Despite these rules, family law attorneys often advise their clients that every situation is different. Courts can make exceptions to the percentage of income standard in certain types of cases. For instance, parents who earn more must pay a higher sum, while low-income individuals are asked to contribute within their means. Other exceptions are often made for split- or shared-placement cases, and serial family ones, in which a court places the child with each parent for at least a quarter of the time.
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