What if my client’s gender is neither male nor female?
Here is the reason we ask for the parties’ gender: 1. A few states still have headings on their child support guidelines of “mother” and “father.” 2. The pension mortality tables are male and female. If there is a defined benefit pension, you should pick whichever gender you think will more closely match the mortality […]
How can I change the state or start a file in a different state?
Here are the steps to work on a file in a different state. You may be in New York and have a situation where the action is occurring in Connecticut, for example. Here are the steps to switch the state of action (which is used for the child support calculation) to Connecticut. 1. Open a […]
How do I enter spousal support (alimony, spousal maintenance) of the current relationship?
On the screen where you enter child support information, scroll to the bottom of the screen, and look for a section labeled “Spousal Support to Use in …” or “Alimony to use in…” The exact wording will vary from state to state, but you will find the section there. If you are in a state […]
How do I enter payroll deductions that are not explicitly listed?
One approach is to enter them all under Dental Insurance, with a footnote explaining that the number includes the other payroll deductions. Another approach is to enter them as write-in items where you enter living expenses. When you do, you can specify the tax category as either “FSA, Flex, Caf, etc.” or “Payroll Dedn – […]
What is a property settlement, and how do I enter it?
A property settlement is an arrangement under which one spouse will pay another a fixed amount in the years immediately after the divorce. This is typically done because there are not enough liquid assets to equalize the property division in the year of the divorce. Property settlements do NOT appear on the state’s financial form. […]
Can I import data from Simplifi, Mint, Rocket Money, or other software?
No. You can not import from any software into Family Law Software. .
Does the Child Credit calculation stop automatically when the child turns age 17?
Yes.