How does the Ohio Child Support Calculator work?

After you input your information the calculator does all the work – just press CALCULATE.  Section Section 3119.022 of the Ohio Revised Code provides the formula for calculating support.  This calculator just automates the formula contained in Section 3119.022 so you don’t have to do the math.

Our Ohio Child Support Calculator also calculates the amount of the Cash Medical Support Order.  The Cash Medical Support Order is an additional amount of money that has to be paid each month when neither parent provides health insurance for the child(ren).

Ohio Child Support Calculator & Shared Parenting

This Child Support Calculator works for shared parenting and sole custody situations.  However, this calculator only gives the presumptive child support figure – this means that the calculator does not give a reduction based upon shared parenting.  Under Ohio law there is no automatic reduction in support that occurs when the parties have shared parenting.  However, if your shared parenting arrangement gives greater time than the standard court order you may be entitled to a downward deviation (reduction).

This Calculator is for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

When using our Ohio Child Support Calculator it is important to keep in mind that this is for educational purposes only.  Before taking legal action regarding your child support matter please consult with a qualified legal professional.

In order to properly calculate child support you need to make sure that you are inputting the correct data.  Only a qualified attorney can ensure that you are using the correct data when using this, or any other, child support calculator.  Additionally, Ohio law allows courts to adjust the amount of support upward or downward from the amount calculated under the Child Support Computation Worksheet.  This means that if certain factors are present the court can raise or lower the support order.  You need to speak with a qualified attorney to see if any of these deviation factors are present in your case.

OK – so if you need all of these warnings what is the point of this Ohio Child Support Calculator?  The real purpose of our Ohio Child Support Calculator is to demonstrate the relationship between income, expenses, child care and health insurance costs as it pertains to the calculation of Ohio child support.  Knowledge is power and hopefully this tool will enable you to understand some of the nuances of the Ohio Child Support system.

If you have questions about this child support calculator, or your child support obligation, please call for a free consultation – (614) 398-1617.

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Cost – A divorce is very expensive. The average rate for Ohio divorce lawyers is between $200 and $300 per hour. I think everyone could agree that they have better uses for their money than paying hundreds of dollars an hour to a lawyer. Generally, a dissolution is handled for a flat fee and the total cost is substantially less than that of a litigated divorce.

Control – You and your spouse are in the best position to know what is in the best interest of your children and yourselves. When you litigate a divorce you are asking the judge to decide how to divide your property and allocate parental rights. Do you really want someone else to make such important decisions after only hearing your story during a short trial?

Civility – If you and your spouse have children you are going to have to deal with one another for many years to come. The process of negotiating a dissolution can be a building block for successful future relations. You will be doing your children a great service if you quickly learn to work civilly with your spouse. Make no mistakes about it – when a marriage fails it is difficult on the children! Having a nasty custody battle means you are taking an already stressful situation and making it much worse.

Speed – A quick and efficient resolution to your end of marriage arrangements helps the healing process. A litigated divorce takes a substantial amount of time and energy. Stretching out the process over a period of many months (or longer – sometimes much longer) means that you have to continue living with the pain, resentment and fear. A dissolution is fast and allows you to move on with your new life.

Win-Win – The process of negotiating means that both sides will have to make compromises. If each party can walk away feeling that they got a fair resolution they can move from a place of pain and resentment towards a place of healing. You may think that the only way to overcome your anger and resentment is to cause pain (through the legal system) to your spouse, psychologists tells us that this will not help. If you want to get over the resentment, forgiveness and negotiation will take you much further than annihilating your spouse in the court room.

Now, it is important to mention that there are cases where negotiation is not possible. For example, where one spouse has been abusive it is not a good idea to try to negotiate. In order to determine if you should pursue dissolution rather than divorce you should talk to a qualified Ohio divorce lawyer.

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Selecting the right Ohio divorce lawyer is a difficult task.  The ability to be honest and open with your lawyer is essential to ensure that you get the best possible outcome.  Selecting a lawyer that makes you feel comfortable is essential in building the trust necessary to foster a productive relationship.  To make sure you select the correct attorney you should consider these factors:

1.  Knowledge

Having a good working knowledge of the law is obviously an essential characteristic of any successful Ohio divorce lawyer.  To ensure that the lawyer has the requisite knowledge make sure they are able to explain the divorce process and discuss the potential outcomes of your case.  The lawyer should be able to point out the strengths and weaknesses of your case.  Additionally, you should ensure that the lawyer devotes a substantial portion of his or her practice to the area of family law.

2.  Willingness to Negotiate & Litigate

When selecting your lawyer you must make sure they are willing to work towards your desired resolution through negotiation and through litigation.  A good Ohio divorce lawyer should be willing to negotiate a fair and equitable settlement while remaining ready and willing to litigate if negotiations are unsuccessful.

3.  Communication

It is essential that the lawyer you select is willing to take the time to communicate with you regarding your concerns.  To facilitate communication you should select an Ohio divorce lawyer that uses technology to open up various means of communication.  The lawyer you select should be willing to use email, text messages, phone and video conference to facilitate easy and frequent communication.  A lawyer that incorporates technology into their practice will be in a much better position to quickly respond to your questions and concerns.

4.  Fee Structure

Lawyers employ a variety of fee structures for their services.  Up until recently, the most common fee agreement was the standard hourly fee.  Critics of the hourly fee argue that hourly billing encourages lawyers to make cases take longer so they earn more money.  I am not aware of any empirical data to support this contention but it may be worth considering.  A more modern fee agreement structure is called flat fee billing.  As the name implies a client pays a flat fee for all of the work involved with resolving the matter.  With flat fee billing a client can feel comfortable knowing that the costs for the matter will be certain.  When selecting your Ohio divorce lawyer make sure you are comfortable with the fee arrangement.  There is nothing worse for a client than having their lawyer withdraw from their case for failure to pay.

5.  Honesty

Make sure you select a lawyer that is willing to be honest with you and guide you towards a reasonable position.  Some lawyers feel uncomfortable advising their clients that they are taking an unreasonable position.  A good Ohio divorce lawyer must guide their clients in making reasonable arguments that are supported by law.  There is no reason to pay a lawyer to make unreasonable arguments that will never gain traction in court.  Make sure your lawyer can give you the bad news as well as the good news.

6.  Creativity

Divorce brings about some uniquely complex issues that require creative “outside-of-the-box” solutions.  A good Ohio divorce lawyer should be able to come up with creative remedies to satisfy all of the parties involved.  The use of creative solutions is often the difference between successful negotiations and protracted litigation.

So, how do you find an Ohio divorce lawyer that has all of these characteristics?  The best way to make sure you are hiring the right lawyer is to set up a consultation to see if you feel comfortable.  During the consultation you should be able to get a good feel to determine if the attorney is right for you.

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Ohio Dissolution Forms – 100% Guaranteed!

At Friedman Law Offices, our Ohio Dissolution forms and Ohio Divorce forms have a 100% money back guarantee!  When you purchase the Friedman Law Offices Ohio Dissolution forms or Ohio Divorce forms, you can rest assured that your documents will be prepared properly and in accordance with state and local rule requirements.

Ohio has very particular language requirements for legal pleadings.  Ohio Dissolution forms and Ohio Divorce forms must be drafted in order to comply with both state law and local county rules.  If your forms are not drafted to comply with state and local rules, most courts will simply refuse to accept them.

Friedman Law Offices offers Ohio Dissolution forms and Ohio Divorce forms that are specifically tailored to satisfy the state and local rules and requirements.  Our forms are all prepared by a licensed Ohio lawyer and each package comes with 2 hours of legal advice and consultation.  This means that you can make sure that your rights are protected and that you are getting a fair and equitable distribution in your divorce or dissolution.

We offer both Ohio Divorce and Ohio Dissolution forms.  Prices range from $120 – $270 depending on whether or not you have children and how you choose to allocate parental rights.

Now you can take the doubt and expense out of your Ohio divorce or dissolution and get your paperwork prepared properly the first time

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