Ohio changed its child support calculation laws in March of 2019, and child support attorneys are helping to inform the public about the new rules. If you pay or receive support for your children, here’s what you need to know about the updated law, typical misconceptions, and when child support ends.

What You Should Know About Ohio Child Support Law

How Child Support Has Changed

The Ohio Child Support Calculator helps parents estimate how much a court may order you to pay or allow you to receive. A significant change under the new Ohio Revised Code § 3119.051 requires courts to reduce child support payments by 10% if the paying parent has court-ordered parenting time equal to or more than 90 overnights each year. However, if the parent receiving child support can show that the paying parent did not use the 90 overnights, the court can eliminate the reduction. Ohio Revised Code § 3119.231 gives courts the discretion to increase payment amounts if support-paying parents spend even more time with their children. Consult your child support attorney for more detail and advice on your situation.

Misconceptions About Child Support

Experienced child support attorneys know it’s a myth that calculating support is easy. Numerous factors affect the process, which requires accurate financial information from both parents. Child support payments do not stop automatically at age 18, and losing a job does not excuse a parent from continuing payments.

When Child Support Ends

A parent’s child support obligation ends when the child marries, enlists in the armed services, graduates from an accredited high school, passes away, or is deported. Payments can end if the court grants an adoption, emancipation, or a custody change. If the support-paying parent passes away, that ends the obligation.

Parents paying or receiving child support for their children under Ohio's new law should calculate the correct amounts under the new law. Experienced  attorney Michael A. Newland Esquire in Hamilton, OH, ensures his clients receive all the benefits the law allows. He offers 30 years of experience serving Butler County and the surrounding region.. You will receive clear communication, effective advocacy, and professional service. For more information about this family lawyer’s practice, visit his website. Call (513) 887-9595 to schedule a consultation.