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Kentucky Child Support Guidelines<\/h1>\n
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Much like divorce and separation, figuring out child support can be difficult and frustrating. While joint custody<\/a> is considered the best option for the child and is the most common solution, even if there is equal timesharing as well often one parent will still have to pay some child support<\/a>. Family courts determine how much money must be paid in child support based on state-specific child support guidelines, taking into account a number of factors.<\/p>\r\n

Making a mistake with child support can have serious repercussions. Continue reading to gain a better understanding of child support guidelines in Kentucky.<\/p>\r\n

Child Support Statutes in Kentucky<\/h2>\r\n

The following chart highlights the main aspects of Kentucky’s child support guidelines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Kentucky Child Support Code Sections<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

 Kentucky Revised Statutes<\/b>

Child Support Obligation<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

The child support obligation, determined by the child support guideline table<\/a>, is divided between the parents in proportion to their "combined monthly adjusted parental gross income."<\/p>\r\n

The minimum amount of child support is $60 per month.<\/p>\r\n

The court can use its judicial discretion to determine child support obligations if the parents’ gross income exceeds the uppermost levels of the guideline table.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Combined Monthly Adjusted Parental Gross Income<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

A couple’s combined adjusted gross income is the gross incomes of both parents, minus any of the following payments made by a parent: