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Alimony Child Support in Kentucky

In Kentucky, child support and alimony are separate legal obligations governed by different rules, with child support calculated under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 403.212. The child support statute sets out a formula that considers each parent’s income and certain expenses to determine the presumptive amount. A verified figure of $25,000 is used in the statutory guidelines as a threshold for certain adjustments. The official source at the Kentucky legislature website lists the specific factors and exceptions that may apply to a given case. Alimony, or spousal maintenance, is addressed separately in other statutes and is not determined by the same formula. The worked example below demonstrates the child support calculation using the $25,000 figure. To estimate your own potential obligation, use the DocketMath calculator with your specific financial details.

Governing authority

In Kentucky, the alimony child support rule is set by Ky. Rev. Stat. § 403.212 (child). The verified packet cites Ky. Rev. Stat. § 403.212 (child) (https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=55832).

Kentucky alimony child support: the verified value is $25,000 under Ky. Rev. Stat. § 403.212 (child). The verified packet cites Ky. Rev. Stat. § 403.212 (child) (https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/Statutes/statute.aspx?id=55832).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the alimony child support calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.