If a child is born to an unmarried couple and there is no set custody, how is child support determined?
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If a child is born to an unmarried couple and there is no set custody, how is child support determined?
Asked on October 14, 2012 under Family Law, Arizona
Answers:
David Axinn / David M Axinn
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The fact that the parents are unmarried doesn't affect the amount of support. If there is a dispute about paternity, dna tests can be ordered.
Support is determined based on a formula, primarily determined by the incomess of the two parties. Custody isn't a factor, unless there is shared custody with the paying parent having the child for 40% or more of the time, which could result in a reduction in the support obligation.
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