Shared Custody and the 40% Rule in Child Support
How the 40% shared custody rule under section 9 of Canada's Federal Child Support Guidelines works, and why courts reject an automatic set-off between parents.
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Child Support Laws
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South Carolina Child Support Laws (2026): Guidelines & Calculator
South Carolina child support uses the Income Shares Model. 2024 guidelines raised amounts 25%, expanded income cap to $40k/mo. Learn calculation, modification, and enforcement rules.
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South Dakota Child Support Laws (2026): Guidelines & Calculator
South Dakota uses the Income Shares Model under SDCL 25-7-6.2. Learn how guidelines, the 2026 updated schedule, modifications, and enforcement work.
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Tennessee Child Support Laws (2026): Guidelines & Calculator
Tennessee uses the Income Shares Model for child support. Learn how orders are calculated, modified, and enforced under Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-02-04.
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Texas Child Support Laws (2026): Guidelines & Calculator
Texas uses a Percentage of Income model: 20% for 1 child up to 40% for 5+, applied to net resources capped at $11,700/month (eff. Sept 1, 2025).
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The Quebec Child Support Model: How It's Calculated
How Quebec calculates child support under its own model, not the federal tables, including both parents' income, custody time, and when federal rules apply.
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Utah Child Support Laws (2026): Guidelines & Calculator
Utah uses the Income Shares Model under Utah Code Title 81, Chapter 6. Learn how support is calculated, modified, and enforced, plus 2025-2026 updates.
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Vermont Child Support Laws (2026): Guidelines & Calculator
Vermont uses the Income Shares Model under 15 V.S.A. 654. Learn how support is calculated, modified, and enforced, plus 2026 figures.
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Virginia Child Support Laws (2026): Guidelines & Calculator
Virginia uses the Income Shares Model under Va. Code 20-108.2. SB 805 (July 2025) raised the income cap to $42,500/mo. Learn how to calculate, modify, and enforce support.
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Washington Child Support Laws (2026): Guidelines & Calculator
Washington uses the Income Shares Model under RCW 26.19. EHB 1014 expanded the 2026 Economic Table to $50,000 and raised the self-support reserve to 180% of poverty.
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West Virginia Child Support Laws (2026): Guidelines & Calculator
West Virginia uses the Income Shares Formula under W. Va. Code 48-13. Learn how support is calculated, modified, and enforced in 2026.
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Wisconsin Child Support Laws (2026): Guidelines & Calculator
Wisconsin uses the Percentage of Income Standard: 17%-34% of gross income by number of children under DCF 150. Learn guidelines, modification, and enforcement rules.
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Wyoming Child Support Laws (2026): Guidelines & Calculator
Wyoming uses the Income Shares Model for child support. Learn how net income, shared custody, and the 2026 self-support reserve ($1,330/mo) affect your order.
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Yukon Child Support Laws: Federal Tables & MEP Guide
Yukon child support follows the federal guidelines and tables. Learn how amounts are calculated, the age-19 cutoff, and how the Yukon MEP enforces orders.
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