Theoretical Child Support Law and Legal Definition
Theoretical child support refers to a presumed amount of child support owed by a parent according to child support guidelines established by the state. It is an amount generally determined before other considerations are factored into a final child support order. For example, in one state, where there is a shared custody arrangement, statutes provide that each parent's theoretical child support obligation shall then be cross multiplied by the actual percentage of time the child spends with the other party to determine the basic child support obligation based on the amount of time spent with the other party.
Legal Definition list
Related Legal Terms
- Abused Child
- Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act
- Administration for Children and Families
- Administration on Children, Youth, and Families
- Administrative Support Services [Education]
- Adopted Child
- Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980
- Adult Child With a Disability
- Advanced Life Support [ALS]
- Affidavit of Support
