Child Support
Post Falls, ID • Since 2019
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Idaho uses specific guidelines to calculate child support based on both parents' incomes, the custody arrangement, and other factors like healthcare and childcare costs. Boyles Law helps parents navigate initial child support orders, modifications when income or circumstances change, and enforcement when payments fall behind. We ensure calculations are accurate and advocate for fair outcomes that meet your children's needs while accounting for each parent's financial reality.
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Why Choose Boyles Law
- ✓Serving Post Falls since 2019
- ✓Free initial consultations - no obligation
- ✓Personal attention from your attorney - not a paralegal
- ✓Office hours: Mon-Thu 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
How is child support calculated in Idaho?
Idaho uses the Income Shares Model, which calculates child support based on both parents' combined gross incomes and the number of children. The Idaho Child Support Guidelines provide a formula that accounts for custody time, healthcare premiums, and childcare costs to determine each parent's proportional share.
Can child support be modified in Idaho?
Yes. Either parent can request a modification if there has been a substantial and material change in circumstances, such as a significant change in income, a change in custody arrangements, or a change in the child's needs. Idaho also allows review if the current order deviates from the guidelines by 15% or more.
What happens if a parent does not pay child support in Idaho?
Idaho has several enforcement tools for unpaid child support, including wage garnishment, tax refund interception, suspension of driver's licenses and professional licenses, liens on property, and contempt of court proceedings. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare can assist with enforcement.
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