i would like to know what the formula is that the state of louisianna uses to determine the amount of child support and alimony. Also is it based on strictly your salary or would they include any bonuses you receive?
I’m no expert but I have some input for you. If LA is a no-fault State for divorce then for alimony the judge will look at your combined incomes, divide it in half and the major breadwinner pays the lesser breadwinner so both incomes are theoretically equal. My guess is your bonuses will be counted based on any history of rx’ing them.
Then child support is typically 20-25% of net income for one child + some adder for childcare/daycare expenses that the mother has.
Suggest you check out your yellow pages and find an attorney offering a free 1/2 hour consultation and then go see him/her with your questions all written down.
February 22nd, 2010 at 6:08 pm
contact the OCSE there look it up on the internet. type in louisiana child support
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February 22nd, 2010 at 6:43 pm
I’m no expert but I have some input for you. If LA is a no-fault State for divorce then for alimony the judge will look at your combined incomes, divide it in half and the major breadwinner pays the lesser breadwinner so both incomes are theoretically equal. My guess is your bonuses will be counted based on any history of rx’ing them.
Then child support is typically 20-25% of net income for one child + some adder for childcare/daycare expenses that the mother has.
Suggest you check out your yellow pages and find an attorney offering a free 1/2 hour consultation and then go see him/her with your questions all written down.
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