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On April 2, 2020, the Arkansas Supreme Court issues their opinion titled In Re Implementation of the Revised Administrative Order No. 10. The new order shifts away from basing all child support obligations solely on the non-custodial parent's income and instead is based on an ?income-sharing? model.

Other Penalties for Nonpayment of Child Support in Arkansas If a parent falls $10,000 or more behind on child support and is behind by more than 12 months, OCSE can refer the case to the state for criminal prosecution of "nonsupport" - this is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Parents have a financial obligation to support their children, and under Arkansas law when there is a divorce, legal separation, or if the parents were never married, this is accomplished through a child support order.

Calculating Child Support In Arkansas Let's say that Dad's gross monthly income is $1,500 and Mom's gross monthly income is $1,000, for a combined gross income is $2,500. Per the new Monthly Family Support Chart, the parents' total basic support obligation is $396, with no deductions or deviations.

In Arkansas, if you neglect to pay child support for more than three months, then a judge can suspend your driver's license and plates. If you owe more than $2,500 in child support, then a judge can also revoke your passport.

In Arkansas, it is mandatory for a court to consider child support, and in most cases, it is mandatory for someone to pay child support. Both parents are responsible for financially supporting their child, even if they are no longer together.