How is the amount of child support I pay determined?

Child support is calculated according to the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines. “The main principle behind these guidelines is to recognize the equal duty of both parents to contribute to the support of their children in proportion to their respective net incomes.” Neb. Ct. R. § 4-201. Some of the factors that may be taken into consideration are contributions to a retirement plan, the cost of health insurance for the parent and/or the child(ren), existing child support obligations for other children, and each parents monthly income or earning capacity.

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1. How is the amount of child support I pay determined?
2. Where can I get a copy of the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines?
3. Will the Nebraska Child Support Guidelines be used if I live in a different state?
4. How much child support will be ordered in my case?
5. What are court costs? How much are they? Where do I pay court costs?