How is the amount of child support determined?

When setting a support obligation, the court uses the Minnesota child support guidelines that are in state law.  The guidelines are a formula used to calculate support obligations. They are reviewed every four years and they help determine support amounts using the income of both parents, number of children, cost of raising a child at different income levels, as well as the availability and cost of medical support.

You may estimate the amount of child support that may be ordered on a case using the Child Support Guidelines Calculator.  The estimate is informational only. The court has the authority to order child support.

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1. How do I apply for child support services?
2. How or where can I make a payment if I do not have an employer that is sending in payments for me?
3. What is child support and who can apply for it?
4. How do I find payment information?
5. When does an order change take effect?
6. Who can request a modification of a child support order?
7. What services can the Morrison County Child Support Staff help me with?
8. What services are the Morrison County Child Support Staff unable to help with?
9. What does it cost to apply for child support services?
10. How is the amount of child support determined?
11. How do I request a review of my child support order?
12. What is medical support and who must provide health care coverage?
13. How long does it take for me to get child support?
14. Does the County Attorney's Office or the Child Support Office represent me when handling a child support matter?