This bill proposes an amendment to the West Virginia Code regarding child support, specifically targeting the calculation of child support orders. The current law, which utilizes both parents' income to determine child support obligations, will be modified to include a new provision. This provision states that when a court allocates equal custodial responsibility (50-50) between both parents, and both parents are employed, no child support payments will be required from either parent.

The bill aims to simplify the financial responsibilities of parents who share equal custody and work, thereby eliminating the need for child support payments in such situations. The proposed changes reflect a shift in the approach to child support, focusing on the shared responsibilities of parents in equal custody arrangements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 48-13-201