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Alimony Child Support in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, child support and maintenance (alimony) are governed by separate statutes with distinct rules. Child support follows a percentage-of-income standard under Wis. Stat. § 767.511 and Wis. Admin. Code DCF 150, which sets a guideline percentage based on the number of children. The verified guideline figure is 0%, meaning no support is presumed when the paying parent’s income falls below a statutory threshold. Maintenance under Wis. Stat. § 767.56 is determined by a court considering statutory factors, not a fixed formula. Both statutes provide for deviations based on specific circumstances, as detailed in the official source. The worked example below illustrates how the child support guideline applies. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate your own potential obligation.

Governing authority

In Wisconsin, the alimony child support rule is set by Wis. Stat. § 767.511 (child support); § 767.56 (maintenance); Wis. Admin. Code DCF 150. The verified packet cites Wis. Stat. § 767.511 (child support); § 767.56 (maintenance); Wis. Admin. Code DCF 150 (https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/767/v/511).

Wisconsin alimony child support: the verified value is 0% under Wis. Stat. § 767.511 (child support); § 767.56 (maintenance); Wis. Admin. Code DCF 150. The verified packet cites Wis. Stat. § 767.511 (child support); § 767.56 (maintenance); Wis. Admin. Code DCF 150 (https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/767/v/511).

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.