Child Support Alimony Calculator With Shared Custody In Michigan
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(6) Joint custody shall not eliminate the responsibility for child support. Each parent shall be responsible for child support based on the needs of the child and the actual resources of each parent.
Joint Custody Cons Joint custody does introduce a degree of instability into a child's life, as they have to go back and forth between each parent's home for visits. For younger children this lack of stability affects them more noticeably. Not every divorced couple is able to work together.
There is No Specific Formula for Spousal Support Unlike with child support, there is no formula that will tell you whether or not you will get spousal support or how much you will get. Spousal support is decided on a case-by-case basis.
Although deductions for garnishments are limited to 25% of a person's disposable income, amounts withheld for child support can exceed 50% of the employee's disposable income for a work week in certain cases (such as when there are no other support obligations or there is arrearage in excess of 12 weeks).
The calculation of the base support amount uses both parents' net income and number of parenting time overnights. Medical support includes ordinary and additional medical expenses, health care coverage, and division of premiums.
Calculations are based on the net monthly income of both parties and consider factors such as other children in the home. A child support order may include medical support costs, child care costs and if the parties agree, custody and parenting time provisions.
The calculation of the base support amount uses both parents' net income and number of parenting time overnights. Medical support includes ordinary and additional medical expenses, health care coverage, and division of premiums.
