Minnesota Child Support Lawyer

In Minnesota there are statutory guidelines that determine how much child support will be paid by a parent. Up until 2007, child support was paid entirely by the parent who did not have sole physical custody of the children. The amount was based upon a percentage of net income in combination with the number of children to be supported.

A new child support law was passed by the Legislature during the 2005-2006 session (S.F. 630). It took effect January of 2007. This law significantly changed how child support is determined. The biggest change is the “de-linking” of sole physical custody to child support. Under the "new" law both parents will have to contribute toward the financial support of the children based upon their proportional share of the combined gross incomes and the amount of time each parent actually spends with the child. Child care expenses and health care expenses are figured separately. If you have questions about how your child support could change under this new law call Perusse & Associates for a consultation.

However, figuring child support is not simply about looking at a chart, it is about accurately assessing a person’s income. When a person is self-employed and has a large business, determining gross or net income can become a complex task. The attorneys at Perusse & Associates understand how businesses report income and expenses and partner with respected forensic accountants to get to the correct bottom line.