CHILD SUPPORT IN ARKANSAS

Posted on 02. Jun, 2011 by Tim in Blog, Latest News

Under Arkansas law the noncustodial parent is required to pay child support for the support and maintenance of their minor children.  The amount of child support they pay is based on their income.  In determining the amount of child support, you will calculate the net income of the payor of the child support.  The net income is derived from taking their gross pay and subtracting any social security paid and the costs of insurance that they are providing for the minor children.  Once the net income is determined, you refer to the Arkansas Child Support Guidelines which can be found online.  It will state the amount of child support to be paid.  Courts are required to follow the Arkansas Child Support Guidelines in determining child support unless there are circumstances that warrant modification from the Arkansas Child Support Guidelines.  In most cases the courts will follow the guidelines, unless there are some exceptional circumstances with regard to the child or parent that would warrant a modification and deviation from the Arkansas Child Support Guidelines.

If you believe that the child support amount that you are being paid or are paying is incorrect, you can petition the court for a child support modification.  The court will review the income records of the payor and determine if there has been a change in the amount of pay warranting modification of child support.