There is now a presumption of equal parenting time. With that, if the income of the parents is about the same, there will be no child support or only a small amount. The presumption of equal parenting time can be overcome if it is shown by a number of factors that it is in the child’s best interest to do so. The presumption of equal parenting time does not apply if there is a finding of domestic violence by one of the parents against a child.
If one parent has a child more than half the time, he or she is considered the custodial parent. If the noncustodial parent has a child at least 88 days during a calendar year, her or she is entitled to a credit that will decrease his or her child support obligation. The more days that the noncustodial parent has a child, the higher his or her credit will be and the lower his or her child support obligation will be. Unless good cause is shown, a wage assignment will be entered to pay a parent’s child support obligation.