How much can child support take in Ohio?

Child support in Ohio is based on the parents’ income and how many children they have.

Combined Parental Income	One Child	Six Children
$8,400	$600	$600
$9,000	$849	$896
$9,600	$1,259	$1,329
$10,200	$1,669	$1,761

What causes child support to decrease?

A child support order can change over time as a result of changing circumstances. If the paying parent thinks that the amount of child support should be reduced, they can request a child support reduction. A reduction is most often ordered due to changes in a parent’s financial situation (loss of job, etc.).

Will my child support go up if my income increases?

Or if you are the payor (the parent who’s paying child support), will your monthly obligation go up if your income increases? In Colorado, this is possible, but it does not happen automatically.

How can I get my child support back if I’m in arrears?

The parent in arrears might make an offer to pay a portion of the back support owed in exchange for the other parent agreeing to waive the remaining balance due. However, even if you both agree on terms, only a court can approve a settlement that waives child support owed. 2. Record your agreement in writing.

What happens if I file a motion to increase child support?

If you have filed a motion, it is possible that the court will set a hearing with you and your former spouse before it rules on your motion. If the court decides to modify your child support order, thus increasing the monthly payments, this modification will generally be retroactive to the date of filing.

Can I get my child support payments reduced?

While you will still have to pay child support, you can request that your child support payments be modified. You will have to petition the court to lower the amount of the child support you are responsible for based on your new monthly income.