Legal Child Support Guidelines

LEGAL CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES AGREEMENT

This Legal Child Support Guidelines Agreement (the Agreement) is made and entered into on Effective Date: by and between Parent Name: residing at (hereinafter "Obligor/Payor"), and Parent Name: residing at (hereinafter "Obligee/Recipient").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the parties are the natural parents of the minor child(ren) listed below and seek to establish a support arrangement consistent with applicable child support guidelines;

WHEREAS, the parties wish to set forth the income disclosures, method of calculating support, allocation of expenses, and other terms that will govern periodic support payments; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend for this Agreement to serve as a binding contract and, when appropriate, to be entered as an order of the court or to be used as the basis for court-ordered support consistent with governing law;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows.

1. CHILD(REN)

The following minor child(ren) are subject to this Agreement:

2. INCOME DISCLOSURE AND COMPUTATION

Each party shall disclose gross income and allowable deductions as required by the applicable guidelines. The parties represent the following current monthly gross income figures as of the Effective Date:

Combined gross monthly income for purposes of guideline calculation: The parties agree that such amounts reflect all income sources subject to the applicable statutory definition of income.

3. PRESUMPTIVE CHILD SUPPORT AMOUNT

The presumptive child support obligation shall be determined in accordance with the applicable guidelines and the parties' disclosed income. The resulting presumptive monthly support shall be:

The parties agree to allocate the presumptive obligation in proportion to each party's percentage share of combined gross income. Obligor/Payor share: ; Obligee/Recipient share: .

4. HEALTH INSURANCE AND MEDICAL COSTS

The parties agree that health insurance for the child(ren) shall be provided as follows. Select the party responsible to procure primary health insurance:

Obligor/Payor provides health insurance Obligee/Recipient provides health insurance

Uninsured or out-of-pocket medical expenses shall be divided between the parties in proportion to their income shares unless otherwise agreed in writing. The parties agree that reasonable uninsured medical expenses exceeding per incident shall be shared.

5. CHILDCARE AND EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES

Reasonable childcare expenses required for employment or education shall be allocated between the parties according to their income proportions unless otherwise specified. Extraordinary expenses (education, therapy, specialized care) shall be allocated as follows:

6. TAXES AND DEPENDENCY CLAIMS

The parties shall allocate tax dependency exemptions and related tax benefits in accordance with applicable law and as follows:

7. PAYMENT TERMS

The monthly support payment shall be due on or before the day of each month in the amount of .

Payment method (select all that apply):

Income withholding / wage assignment Electronic transfer / direct deposit Check or money order Other (describe)

8. ARREARS, DEFAULT, AND ENFORCEMENT

Any unpaid support shall constitute an arrearage. Remedies for arrearage include, but are not limited to, income withholding, interception of tax refunds, attachment of assets, contempt proceedings, or other remedies available under governing law. Interest on arrears shall accrue as permitted by law.

9. REVIEW AND MODIFICATION

This Agreement may be modified by written mutual agreement of the parties or upon application to a court demonstrating a material change in circumstances such as a change in income, medical condition, or custody. Material change threshold (if agreed): .

10. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by personal service, certified mail, or electronic delivery if agreed. Notices shall be sent to the addresses below unless a party provides written notice of a change of address.

11. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state whose law would otherwise apply to child support determinations for the parties and the child(ren).

Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties regarding child support and supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the same subject matter.

Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Waiver and Amendments: No waiver by any party of any breach shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.

12. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION

Each party represents and warrants that the financial information provided herein is true and complete to the best of their knowledge, and that they understand that material misrepresentations may subject the misrepresenting party to civil or criminal penalties under applicable law. Each party further certifies that they have had the opportunity to seek independent legal advice prior to signing this Agreement.

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