This bill proposes amendments to various sections of West Virginia's child support guidelines, specifically changing the basis for calculating child support from "adjusted gross income" to "net pay." The bill outlines that child support obligations will now be determined by dividing the total obligation between parents in proportion to their net pay. Additionally, it introduces provisions for deducting reasonable monthly student loan payments from a parent's net pay when calculating child support, with specific conditions under which this deduction may be excluded by the court.

The bill also includes adjustments to the calculations for child support obligations based on net pay for different income levels, ensuring that the basic child support obligation is set appropriately for parents with varying financial situations. Furthermore, it addresses the allocation of tax exemptions for dependent children, stipulating that these rights should be divided between parents in proportion to their net pay in cases of extended shared parenting. Overall, the bill aims to create a more equitable and clear framework for determining child support obligations based on net income rather than adjusted gross income.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 48-13-201, 48-13-202, 48-13-301, 48-13-302, 48-13-303, 48-13-403, 48-13-404, 48-13-502, 48-13-601, 48-13-602, 48-13-603, 48-13-801