Category: Child Support

How child support is calculated in Missouri

There are many factors that go into calculating child support in Missouri. Not surprisingly, every family is different, and the court will try to match a fair dollar amount to each family’s unique set of needs. Some factors that impact how child support is calculated in Missouri include:

  • Number of children
  • Income of both parents
  • Cost of healthcare
  • Cost of daycare
  • College costs
  • Extraordinary medical costs
  • How many annual overnight visits the non-custodial parent has

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