Factors judges consider for Ohio child support orders | Gregg R. Lewis, Esq.

by James Moore Child Support Consultant

There is no denying it - raising a child is expensive.

Navigating the many costs associated with child rearing can be even more complicated after divorce.

Ohio family law can be confusing, and like many other parents you might be struggling to understand how family law judges determine appropriate child support orders.

In general, judges calculate child support totals by considering a number of different factors.

These include things like: Both parent's income Childcare Extracurricular activities Number of children And more Depending on your situation, you or your ex might be wondering if you can make sure child support is being used as intended.

There are a number of other confusing aspects of child support, like who pays for college or how to create a joint budget.

Maybe you encountered a situation where your ex made a decision for your child that you cannot actually afford.