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21ChildrenChildrenHi there!Hi there!
22Current Case InformationCurrent Case InformationHi there!Hi there!
23Current Court Order Child SuppCurrent Court Order Child SuppHi there!Hi there!
24Custodial ParentCustodial ParentHi there!Hi there!
25Date of initial child support Date of initial child support Hi there!Hi there!
26DeviationDeviationHi there!Hi there!
27High IncomeHigh IncomeHigh Income means a Combined Adjusted Income of both Mother and Father that exceeds $30,000.00 per month.High Income means a Combined Adjusted Income of both Mother and Father that exceeds $30,000.00 per month.
28Imputed IncomeImputed IncomeImputed Income means income that is determined by using a 40 hour workweek at the minimum wage pay rate when there is no reliable evidence of income. Examples of sources used to gather reliable evidence of income may include, but are not limited to, income from tax returns for prior years, check stubs or other information for determining current ability to pay child support.Imputed Income means income that is determined by using a 40 hour workweek at the minimum wage pay rate when there is no reliable evidence of income. Examples of sources used to gather reliable evidence of income may include, but are not limited to, income from tax returns for prior years, check stubs or other information for determining current ability to pay child support.
29Income from Self EmploymentIncome from Self EmploymentIncome from self-employment is gross income from business endeavors minus ordinary and reasonable expenses necessary to produce such income. Income from business endeavors include, but are not limited to, work as an independent contractor or consultant, sales of goods or services, and rental properties. Expenses necessary to produce income do not include expenses that are not considered ordinary and reasonable such as: (i) Excessive promotional, travel, vehicle, or personal living expenses, depreciation on equipment, or costs of operation of home offices; or (ii) Amounts allowable by the Internal Revenue Service for the accelerated component of depreciation expenses, investment tax credits, or any other business expenses determined by the Court or the jury to be inappropriate for determining Gross Income. Self-employment Taxes are those deductions from total monthly gross income of the self employed person for payment of FICA and Medicare. Only one-half of the Self-Employment and Medicare taxes shall be deducted. (See IRS Publication No. 533 for years after 2006.)Income from self-employment is gross income from business endeavors minus ordinary and reasonable expenses necessary to produce such income. Income from business endeavors include, but are not limited to, work as an independent contractor or consultant, sales of goods or services, and rental properties. Expenses necessary to produce income do not include expenses that are not considered ordinary and reasonable such as: (i) Excessive promotional, travel, vehicle, or personal living expenses, depreciation on equipment, or costs of operation of home offices; or (ii) Amounts allowable by the Internal Revenue Service for the accelerated component of depreciation expenses, investment tax credits, or any other business expenses determined by the Court or the jury to be inappropriate for determining Gross Income. Self-employment Taxes are those deductions from total monthly gross income of the self employed person for payment of FICA and Medicare. Only one-half of the Self-Employment and Medicare taxes shall be deducted. (See IRS Publication No. 533 for years after 2006.)
30Adjusted IncomeIngreso ajustadoAdjusted income means the determination of a parent's monthly income, calculated by deducting from that parent's monthly gross income one-half of the amount of any applicable self-employment taxes being paid by the parent, any preexisting order for current child support which is being paid by the parent, and any theoretical child support order for other qualified children, if allowed by the court. For further reference see paragraph (5) of subsection (f) of this Code section.ingreso ajustado significa la determinación de los ingresos mensuales de los padres, se calcula deduciendo de los ingresos mensuales brutos de la mitad de ese padre de la cantidad de los impuestos por cuenta propia aplicables siendo pagada por el padre, cualquier orden preexistente para la manutención de los hijos de corriente que se está prestando por el padre, y cualquier orden de manutención teórico para otros niños calificados, si lo permite el corte. Para mayor referencia véase el párrafo (5) del apartado (f) de esta sección del Código.
31Life InsuranceLife InsuranceLife Insurance means that either Parent has purchased life insurance for themselves with the Child as beneficiary.Life Insurance means that either Parent has purchased life insurance for themselves with the Child as beneficiary.
32ModificationModificationModification means reviewing an established court order for support using current information of the Mother, Father, Nonparent Custodian and Child(ren), and determining whether or not the support obligation should increase, decrease or remain unchanged.Modification means reviewing an established court order for support using current information of the Mother, Father, Nonparent Custodian and Child(ren), and determining whether or not the support obligation should increase, decrease or remain unchanged.
33MortgageMortgageMortgage means that the Noncustodial Parent is providing shelter, such as paying the mortgage of the home, or has provided a home at no cost to the Custodial Parent in which the Child in this action resides.Mortgage means that the Noncustodial Parent is providing shelter, such as paying the mortgage of the home, or has provided a home at no cost to the Custodial Parent in which the Child in this action resides.
34Non-specific DeviationsNon-specific DeviationsNon-Specific Deviations is a deviation from the Presumptive Amount of Child Support, and other than those already identified, that may be appropriate, and that the court of jury finds are in the best interest of the child in this action.Non-Specific Deviations is a deviation from the Presumptive Amount of Child Support, and other than those already identified, that may be appropriate, and that the court of jury finds are in the best interest of the child in this action.
35Nonparent CustodianNonparent CustodianNoncustodial parent means the parent with whom the child resides less than 50 percent of the time or the parent who has the greater payment obligation for child support. Where the child resides equally with both parents and neither parent can be determined as owing a lesser amount than the other, the court shall determine which parent to designate as the noncustodial parent for the purpose of this Code section.Noncustodial parent means the parent with whom the child resides less than 50 percent of the time or the parent who has the greater payment obligation for child support. Where the child resides equally with both parents and neither parent can be determined as owing a lesser amount than the other, the court shall determine which parent to designate as the noncustodial parent for the purpose of this Code section.
36Noncustodial ParentNoncustodial ParentNoncustodial Parent means the Parent with whom the Child resides less than 50 percent of the time or the Parent who has the payment obligation for child support.Noncustodial Parent means the Parent with whom the Child resides less than 50 percent of the time or the Parent who has the payment obligation for child support.
37RepresentativeRepresentativeNote: person entering data for mother, father, or nonparent custodian?Note: person entering data for mother, father, or nonparent custodian?
38Title II Social Security BenefTitle II Social Security BenefOld age, survivors and disability benefits for a child who is either unmarried and has not attained the age of 18, is still in secondary school and under 19 years of age, or is under a disability which began before he attained the age of 22 years of age. The child must also be a dependent of the insured individual.Old age, survivors and disability benefits for a child who is either unmarried and has not attained the age of 18, is still in secondary school and under 19 years of age, or is under a disability which began before he attained the age of 22 years of age. The child must also be a dependent of the insured individual.
39Other Health Related InsuranceOther Health Related InsuranceOther Health Related Insurance means vision or dental insurance available at a reasonable cost for the Child as provided by the Mother, Father or Nonparent Custodian.Other Health Related Insurance means vision or dental insurance available at a reasonable cost for the Child as provided by the Mother, Father or Nonparent Custodian.
40other source of incomeother source of incomeOther Sources of Income, whether earned or unearned, may include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) Salaries; (ii) Commissions, fees, and tips; (iii) Income from self-employment; (iv) Bonuses; (v) Overtime payments; (vi) Severance pay; (vi) Severance pay; (viii) Interest income; (viii) Interest income; (ix) Dividend income; (x) Trust income; (xi) Income from annuities; (xii) Capital gains; (xiii) Disability or retirement benefits that are received from the Social Security Administration pursuant to Title II of the federal Social Security Act; (xiv) Workers?? compensation benefits, whether temporary or permanent; (xv) Unemployment insurance benefits; (xvi) Judgments recovered for personal injuries and awards from other civil actions; (xvii) Gifts that consist of cash or other liquid instruments, or which can be converted to cash; (xviii) Prizes; (xix) Lottery winnings; (xx) Alimony or maintenance received from persons other than parties to the proceeding before the Court; and (xxi) Assets which are used for the support of the family.Other Sources of Income, whether earned or unearned, may include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) Salaries; (ii) Commissions, fees, and tips; (iii) Income from self-employment; (iv) Bonuses; (v) Overtime payments; (vi) Severance pay; (vi) Severance pay; (viii) Interest income; (viii) Interest income; (ix) Dividend income; (x) Trust income; (xi) Income from annuities; (xii) Capital gains; (xiii) Disability or retirement benefits that are received from the Social Security Administration pursuant to Title II of the federal Social Security Act; (xiv) Workers?? compensation benefits, whether temporary or permanent; (xv) Unemployment insurance benefits; (xvi) Judgments recovered for personal injuries and awards from other civil actions; (xvii) Gifts that consist of cash or other liquid instruments, or which can be converted to cash; (xviii) Prizes; (xix) Lottery winnings; (xx) Alimony or maintenance received from persons other than parties to the proceeding before the Court; and (xxi) Assets which are used for the support of the family.