Why is alimony paid to the current spouse not deducted from income for child support purposes?
In the definition of “gross income” in the child support guideline, section 1.A (18), the following is included in gross income: Spousal support received from a person not a party to this order; From this, we conclude that spousal support received from a person who is a party to the order is not included in […]
How can I calculate child support in Illinois when custody is shared exactly equally (50/50)?
For the child support guideline statute that is in effect as of July 1, 2017, shared custody is provided for explicitly, and the software will handle it automatically. You just have to enter an equal number of overnights (182.5) for each party, on the line where you enter each child’s information. The statute in effect […]
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.