When I calculate child support in an actual 50/50 split, I get different numbers depending upon who I list as the parent for custody guidelines.
When you change the overnights from 182 to 183 overnights, the program changes ”Custody for Guidelines” (read as Majority Time Parent) from one parent to the other. In order to keep things consistent tax-wise, it also changes the filing status from Single to Head of Household for the majority time parent, and Head of Household […]
How can I enter footnotes on Form 902b?
Because Form 902b is so compressed, the regular footnotes do not print with that form. In order to enter footnotes on Form 902b, preview the 902b form, and click the [note] link on the line you want to footnote.
How do I select Form 902b?
Click Print Affidavit, and click the link labeled “Change Form Used (902b vs 902c).” Please note that we are not able to provide footnotes for the 902b form, as it is too compressed. If you want to enter footnotes on Form 902b, select that form, click click the link to preview it, then click the […]
How can I change the name of the FL-902c to “Amended” or “Interim” Family Law Financial Affidavit?
On the Print Affidavit screen, click the link labeled “Modify Form Title.”
Why does child support go up when I increase non-custodial overnights?
When you increase the noncustodial parent’s overnights, you would expect child support to go down. But in Florida, the reverse can happen: child support can go up with an increase in non-custodial overnights.. Here’s why: When you switch to substantial shared custody at 73 overnights per year, the child support base goes up by 50%. […]
On the Connecticut Financial Affidavit, where do I put in after-tax payroll deductions such as CIGNA PAC, Fitness Center, and United Way?
The Official Affidavit does not have a place to put personal payroll deductions with the other payroll deductions. You can enter them in the section for Other Deductions, but please be aware that anything you enter in this section will not carry to the child support guideline section, the budget report, where other financial reports. […]
How can I get the Connecticut Financial Affidavit to show 50% of each party’s property?
In most states, the full value of each asset appears on each party’s financial affidavit. In Connecticut, in some counties, the Financial Affidavit is used as an ersatz property division form, and only half the value appears on the financial affidavit. That option is available in Family Law Software. To set the Financial Affidavit up […]
How can I get an asset to appear in the “Children’s Assets” section of the Affidavit?
Click “more info” for the asset. Scroll down until you see the checkbox to specify that this is a children’s asset. Check that box, and the asset will appear in the Children’s Assets section.
Where do I enter a Moore-Marsden calculation?
Go to the “more info” screen for the page where you entered the real estate property. (That is: Client Info > Assets & Debts > Add Real Estate Property > More Info.) Scroll down to the section on Separate Property. You will see the Moore-Marsden link there. This calculation implements the formula specified by the […]
How do I enter a Section 2640 reimbursement?
Here is how to enter a Section 2640 Reimbursement for separate property due to a party. Let’s say that Party A is the party to whom the reimbursement is due. 1. Go to the “more info” screen for the real estate property. 2. Scroll down to the section for Separate (non-community property), and enter the […]