Kansas Child Support Forum
Resources and Contacts => Help and Q&A using KCSF Calculators and Forms => Topic started by: madkatsmom on March 10, 2012, 08:15:49 PM
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Sorry, I'm not sure where to post this.
I used the support calculator xls sheet on this forum. Is the number it calculates for me per child? Sorry, I found it very confusing. Based on the KCSG spreadsheet, it's not even close to that figure?
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The spreadsheet has a place for you to list all of the children and the final number is the total for all children.
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This is correct. The amount calculated is for all children. Make sure that all of the parameters in step 1 are entered correctly and make sure you are referring to the new 2012 child support guidelines. These are not in effect until April 1st, but some judges are already using them.
If the calculator is not correct, please share the details with us so we can figure out where the error is.
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Hmm.. I don't understand it then. I have an order from 10 years ago and the income has increased by at least $1200, but the figure it's giving me is the same as it was before?
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Increased by $1200 a year or per month? And whose income? The total or just one parent's?
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Sorry, $1200 per month and the father's income. The mother's (mine) is the same. ($0)
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Depending on the income levels, a $1200 increase in income should probably create a change in child support. Keep in mind that Mom's income has very little to do with how much is paid (currently). Also, depending on how much time Dad spends with the kids, a parenting time adjustment may be appropriate.
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My income is actually 0. I am not sure though if I have to impute a minimum wage income though because I AM capable of working, but choose not to. (we do just fine as a one income family).