Tucson Child Support Lawyers
Our Tucson child support lawyers help parents understand calculations, changes and enforcement. Both parents have a duty to support their children. Arizona uses an Income Shares Model that considers their incomes and other guideline factors.
Arizona uses a formula for calculating child support. Software to calculate that obligation can be found at Arizona child support calculator. First, gather the following information to estimate support:
- gross monthly income of each parent;
- each parent’s obligation, if any, to pay support for children other than those of the marriage;
- amount of spousal maintenance paid, if any;
- number of children for whom support will be paid and the ages of each child;
- amount paid for health, dental and vision coverage for the children and which parent will pay it;
- number of parenting time days the parent paying support will exercise.
Income Considerations, Modifications, and More
Understanding Income and Expenses
Arizona’s guidelines define which income to include and which adjustments apply. For example, seasonal earnings may require an average. However, need-based public assistance generally does not count as child support income. In addition, overtime treatment depends on the circumstances. Therefore, bring complete income records rather than relying only on a single pay stub.
Changing or Enforcing Child Support
A substantial and continuing change in circumstances may support a modification request. For example, income or qualifying childcare costs may change. However, keep following the current order until the court changes it. Also, the order can address uninsured expenses and tax-related provisions, subject to applicable law. Therefore, ask an attorney how those terms apply to your situation.
Child Support Calculator Information
https://www.azcourts.gov/familylaw/Child-Support-Calculator-Information
AZCourt resource about planning for child support.