Child Support
In awarding child support, either in a divorce action or in a paternity action, the court looks at several factors to determine what the amount of that support will be – the respective income of the parties, the financial needs of the parties, and whether the parties are fully employed or are underemployed. Many states now have statutory guidelines for child support amounts. Those guidelines are published in the state code and they are based upon the gross income of the parties. A formula is then applied in order to determine exactly what amount of child support is due from the parent who does not have primary custody.
Spousal Support
Either party to a divorce action may also make a request for spousal support or what has traditionally been known as alimony. This is something that may be claimed by either the husband or the wife. The general rule of thumb is that the principal bread winner in the family is obliged to maintain the other party in the style of life to which they have become accustomed during the course of the marriage. As a practical matter, that often is not possible. If a couple was living on $45,000 a year the divorce and the husband is the sole breadwinner in the family, then once they divorce, there obviously will be a reduction in lifestyle.
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