Child Support
Child support is the monetary value that goes to help provide your child with food, clothing, shelter, education, babysitting/daycare, transportation, and even extra curricular activities.
How is Child Support Calculated?
There are many factors that go into calculating child support. Some of the key factors are:
- Each parent's average weekly income
- Cost of health insurance
- Cost of work related child care
The amount of overnight parenting time each parent will be credited with
Other factors can be included such as the amount of daily or weekly involvment that each parent has with the child(ren)
Try the Indiana Child Support Calculator to see a potential amount that may be used in your child support case.