Columbus Child Support Solutions for Families

Understanding Child Support Calculation in Ohio

Each state has set laws and guidelines for child support payments to provide for children. Support payments depend on the circumstances of the parents. In the state of Ohio, there is a formula, and all of these facts and figures are entered into the formula which ultimately produces a number. That number is then applied to a chart, and you pay a percentage of the number on the chart based on your percentage of the combined gross household income. Determining the right amount for child support payments can be complex.

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How is Child Support Determined In Ohio

In Ohio, child support is determined primarily based on the income of both parents and the amount of time each parent spends with the child. Here’s a general overview of how it works:

Key Factors in Child Support Guidelines:

• The custody arrangement
• Parenting time and visitation
• The annual combined income of both parents up to $150,000
• Guidelines for higher income limits
• Creative child support options to preserve the well-being of the children

Formula for Calculating Child Support Payments:

• Your gross annual income
• The gross annual income of your spouse
• Local income tax paid
• Child support from other child not of this relationship and spousal support payments from a previous marriage
• Automatic tax deductions for each child ($3950 in 2014)
• Spousal support being paid from one party to the other
• Childcare costs for work or education purposes
• Health insurance costs

Once they calculate all of this, there is a chart that determines how much it costs to raise each child. Then it is determined how much each parent is responsible for. For example, if one parent makes $80,000 and the other parent makes $20,000, then the first parent will be responsible for paying 80% of the number on the chart.

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