{"id":6525,"date":"2026-01-26T20:41:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T20:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progresso.iseo.biz\/casos-manutencion-infantil\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T20:32:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:32:17","slug":"child-support-cases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progresso.iseo.biz\/en\/child-support-cases\/","title":{"rendered":"Child Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6525\" class=\"elementor elementor-6525 elementor-3387\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99e2928 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"99e2928\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3346154 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3346154\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lawyers in Child Support Cases\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bba242b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bba242b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Child support processes in California can become very confusing, complicated, and complex for those who do not understand the terms and the way a child support case is handled. It is always important for parents to have legal support throughout the process and to know what child support guidelines the law establishes to calculate a fair payment for child support.<\/p><p>Below, we want to share a series of key points in child support processes.<\/p><p>First, we must make very clear that the purpose of a child support process is well defined: it is a monthly obligation where the parent pays support to their child and delivers it directly to the custodial parent on the dates established by the child support order issued by the court.<\/p><p>The State of California law establishes that children should enjoy a lifestyle on par with their parents, and the goal is that the child support payment minimizes the needs arising from the separation of a home or family division.<\/p><p>Similarly, when defining the amount to pay in child support, one of the factors considered is California&#8217;s high standard of living, from which the child support amount is established in all cases. Of course, the parents&#8217; income is also taken into account.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e89f36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e89f36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How can we calculate child support?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac94564 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac94564\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To calculate child support, there is an algebraic equation that allows us to determine a fair and reasonable amount to pay. This algebraic equation has two basic factors, which are:<\/p><p>Likewise, there has always been a misunderstanding in these processes when people think that if there is equal shared time or equal incomes, child support should not be paid. However, one must consider that if both parents have the same income but one spends less time with the child, that parent must pay legal child support. Similarly, if both share equal parenting time but one earns more than the other, the higher earner is expected to pay child support.<\/p><p>Considering these factors helps avoid headaches when starting a child support process. Below, we present the formula used to calculate child support and what is taken into account to define the result.<\/p><ul><li>The disparity of parents&#8217; incomes.<\/li><li>The inequality in shared parenting time.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>The greater the disparity in parents&#8217; incomes, the higher the likelihood of establishing child support. For example, if one parent earns $100,000 per year and the other only $15,000 per year, the higher-earning parent must pay a considerable amount of child support. Conversely, if the parents&#8217; incomes are relatively equal, the child support amount will be lower.<\/p><p>Regarding the inequality in shared time, the greater the disparity in time spent with the children, the higher the child support payment. For example, if one parent has 20% of the time with the child and the other 80%, the parent with less time must be prepared to pay a considerable amount of child support, based on the theory that the parent who spends more time with the children has greater needs, covering expenses such as food, clothing, and other necessities.<\/p><p>Likewise, the misunderstanding about equal shared time or income remains: if both parents have the same income but one spends less time with the child, that parent must pay legal child support. Similarly, if both have equal shared time but different incomes, the higher earner is expected to pay support.<\/p><p><strong>CS = K [HN \u2013 (H%) (TN)]<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4872b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f4872b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We will explain this equation as follows:\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0389e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f0389e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>CS: The amount of child support to pay.<\/p><ul><li>K: The portion of both parents&#8217; income allocated to support.<\/li><li>HN: The net monthly income of the higher-earning parent.<\/li><li>H%: The approximate percentage of parenting time for the higher-earning parent.<\/li><li>TN: The total net monthly available income of both parents.<\/li><\/ul><p>Additionally, it is important to know some of the various incomes and deductions that may affect the child support calculation.<\/p><ol><li><b>Salaries\/Wages:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b> These are income subject to employment tax. For child support cases, this is a gross amount before any tax deductions. People who receive a salary are given a W-2 form showing their income and pay periods. This income is considered salary\/wages, and understanding the payment frequency is essential since it affects the average income calculation.<\/li><\/ol><ul><li>Biweekly:<br \/>People paid biweekly receive 26 paychecks per year, generally on the same weekday (usually Fridays). For example, if someone earns $5,000 per biweekly paycheck, multiplying by 26 pay periods results in an annual salary of $130,000, which divided by 12 months gives an average monthly income of $10,833.33.<\/li><li>Semi-monthly:<br \/>People paid semi-monthly receive 24 paychecks per year. For example, if paid $5,000 semi-monthly, multiplied by 24 equals $120,000 annually, divided by 12 months gives $10,000 monthly.<\/li><li>Self-Employment Income:<b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Self-employed people report earnings using a profit and loss statement. This type of income is not characterized like salary\/wages. One way to know if someone is self-employed is if their paychecks show no tax withholding.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ol><li><b>Voluntary Retirement Contributions:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b> Child support is calculated based on the parent&#8217;s net available income, but voluntary retirement contributions reduce taxable income. In other words, income not subject to tax does not increase net income, as higher net income means a higher child support payment.<\/li><li><b>New Spouse Income:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b> When a parent remarries, the spouse\u2019s income must be disclosed as it increases net income, potentially benefiting the custodial parent. However, many consider it unfair that a spouse&#8217;s income is factored into child support.<\/li><li><b>Other Non-Taxable Income:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b> Basic housing and subsistence allowances for enlisted military personnel are considered income for child support. If a military member lives on base, the home is treated as tax-free property. California law defines available income for support as income from all sources. Disability benefits are non-taxable income; some are partially taxable, but usually, they are tax-exempt.<\/li><li><b>Health Insurance Premiums:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b> Health insurance premiums are not included in child support calculations. However, voluntary pre-tax contributions to health savings or flexible spending accounts are not considered insurance premiums.<\/li><li><b>Union Dues:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b> Like health premiums, union dues are deducted from net income and are not counted in child support calculations.<\/li><li><b>Child Support Paid for Other Relationships:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b> California law allows deducting court-ordered child support paid for other children from the net income. Voluntary payments may be approved if they follow legal guidelines and are comparable to support for other children.<\/li><li><b>Tax Returns:<\/b><b><br \/><\/b> How a parent files taxes affects child support calculations. For example, a head of household\u2019s tax return differs from a single person\u2019s. Income declarations may include overtime, bonuses, or other payments considered in child support calculations. The court is discreet in handling additional income.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0e427a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e0e427a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When does child support start?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f25ab0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0f25ab0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Child support orders begin under California law when one parent files a request. Cases include:<\/p><ul><li>Restraining order due to domestic violence.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Legal separation.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Paternity petition.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Dissolution of marriage.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Dissolution of domestic partnership.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Custody and child support petitions.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Local child support agency actions with the child support department.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>The requesting parent must file form FL-300. If the request comes from the local child support agency, they will file a motion. If a parent files for domestic violence and child support, they must submit form FL-150 with the domestic violence request.<\/p><p>When filing for support, the request must be explicit, focusing on support rather than personal disputes. The judge needs to know:<\/p><ul><li>Whether child support is requested under legal guidelines, mandatory or discretionary expenses.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Whether this is an initial support order or a modification.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Actual shared parenting time and visitation schedule.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Income information.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Preferred payment method (account transfer, check, electronic transfer, or other).<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Whether there are arrears.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Requests for additional expenses with evidence and any circumstances for deviation from guidelines.<br \/><br \/><\/li><li>Whether health insurance is available through employment.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b647f95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b647f95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Important points in the process:\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca644d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca644d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Parents must honestly declare income under penalty of perjury. Common issues include:<\/p><ul><li>Forgetting to provide two months of pay stubs or attached documents.<\/li><li>Omitting bonuses, commissions, overtime, or other payments.<\/li><li>Listing expenses exceeding taxes.<\/li><li>Not completing all form sections.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p>The other parent has nine days to respond to the child support notice and provide income declaration. Responding allows the judge to hear both sides for the best child support decision.<\/p><p>The paying parent should avoid arrears, as delays generate interest and do not eliminate the obligation. Arrears remain active and can be collected even after child support ends.<\/p><p>When does child support end?<\/p><p>Child support typically ends when:<\/p><ul><li>The child reaches adulthood and finishes school.<\/li><li>The child gets married.<\/li><li>The child joins the military.<\/li><li>The child is emancipated.<\/li><li>The child dies.<\/li><\/ul><p>If the adult child has a mental or physical disability that prevents self-support, both parents must share care and support.<\/p><p>Parents may agree to continue support beyond the legal term, such as for a college student or extended health insurance\u2014these are verbal agreements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c0e2c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c0e2c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When Does Child Support End?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19d00bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19d00bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"><section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:d457c54a-bbe4-4ad9-ae43-53da1b023b39-38\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-78\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"aa93b8eb-fad8-4806-81a7-cbed5ae74cb1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"><div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"><p data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"167\">Generally, child support payments end under the following circumstances:<\/p><ul data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"382\"><li data-section-id=\"5rimgs\" data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"236\"><p data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"236\">When the child reaches the age of majority and finishes school.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"sbt2yc\" data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"264\"><p data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"264\">The child gets married.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1elc0ci\" data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"298\"><p data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"298\">The child joins the military.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"ytodf0\" data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"333\"><p data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"333\">The child becomes emancipated.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"yvs2di\" data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"382\"><p data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"382\">Or in other cases, if the child passes away.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"580\">If the child is an adult but has a mental or physical disability that prevents them from supporting themselves, the law requires both parents to equally provide care and support for their child.<\/p><p data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"889\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Additionally, parents may agree to continue child support even after the legal obligation has ended. In some cases, parents may continue paying support for an adult child attending college or may extend their health insurance coverage. These arrangements are typically verbal agreements between the parents.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a6f04e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a6f04e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How can child support be modified?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9922a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9922a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To modify child support, the requester must show significant circumstances to the judge using form FL-300 marked for modification.<\/p><p>Reasons for modification include:<\/p><ul><li>The paying parent is incarcerated.<\/li><li>Change in available health insurance.<\/li><li>The paying parent fails to seek employment.<\/li><li>Custodial parent moves far away, affecting visitation.<\/li><li>One parent remarries and changes income.<\/li><li>Income of one parent decreases.<\/li><li>Income of one parent increases.<\/li><\/ul><p>It is recommended to show circumstances exceeding guidelines to modify support. No change in circumstances is needed for modifications below guidelines.<\/p><p>How is child support paid?<\/p><p>Payments must be made directly to the receiving parent, via electronic transfer, check, or other methods. Sometimes wages are garnished or employers are notified to deduct support payments.<\/p><p>Cash payments are discouraged as they lack a paper trail.<\/p><p>Some paying parents think buying supplies for the child counts as support, but the money must be given to the receiving parent.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91fcd93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"91fcd93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Is Child Support Paid?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4093750 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4093750\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"591\">Payments must be made directly to the parent receiving child support. These payments can be made in different ways, such as electronic transfer, check, or another method. In some cases, the paying parent\u2019s wages may be garnished, or their employer may be notified to deduct the child support directly from their salary and send it to the receiving parent. Cash payments are never recommended because there is no record of such transactions.<\/p><p data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"859\">Sometimes the paying parent believes that buying items or supplies equivalent to the child support payment counts as fulfilling their obligation, but this is not the case. The paying parent must provide the child support money directly to the receiving parent.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba42610 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ba42610\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Is Child Support Enforced?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a2b140 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a2b140\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"1102\">There are many ways to ensure child support is paid. One method, mentioned above, is notifying the employer so the payment is deducted directly from wages. Other legal enforcement methods include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1466\"><li data-section-id=\"1nkyhm\" data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1133\"><p data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1133\">Garnishing bank accounts.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"5ypuoy\" data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1168\"><p data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1168\">Suspending a driver\u2019s license.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1mcgqgu\" data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1198\"><p data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1198\">Denying passport renewal.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1nvxt6y\" data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1235\"><p data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1235\">Suspending a commercial license.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"lgnhvf\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1281\"><p data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1281\">Seizing a vehicle through property liens.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1r16kn9\" data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1331\"><p data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1331\">Garnishment due to personal injury judgments.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"fo5ncg\" data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1466\"><p data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1466\">Suspending professional licenses (for doctors, lawyers, contractors, real estate agents, cosmetologists, and other professionals).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1573\">If a payment is late or missed, a 10% annual interest rate may be added to each missed monthly payment.<\/p><p data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1961\">Another less common method is contempt of court, a quasi-criminal procedure. If a parent fails to pay child support, they can be held in contempt for each month of non-payment. Consequences may include fines, community service, or even jail time. Contempt charges for non-payment must be filed within three years of the payment due date or the end of the child support obligation.<\/p><p data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2088\">To be declared in contempt, there must be a valid court order, knowledge of that order, and a violation of the civil order.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90b2098 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"90b2098\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Exceptions to Child Support Guidelines?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6103f36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6103f36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2435\">California law establishes fair child support guidelines to calculate appropriate payments for minor children. However, in some cases, parents may make personal agreements within the guidelines. To agree on payments below the guideline amounts, the following must be considered:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2828\"><li data-section-id=\"1bt3wst\" data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2590\"><p data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2590\">Both parents must be aware of their rights under the child support guidelines and acknowledge that the guideline amount is appropriate for the child.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1dp65pv\" data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2664\"><p data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2664\">Any agreement must always prioritize the best interests of the child.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1xtrxrz\" data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2773\"><p data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2773\">Neither parent should receive public assistance, and no applications for public assistance should exist.<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1t3615t\" data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2828\"><p data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2828\">The agreement must be voluntary, without coercion.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"3006\">If a judge sets a child support amount that differs from the guidelines, they must explain why the amount is better for the child. 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