$258,000 in Child Support!
How is that even possible
Author:Deon Browning, Esq. LL.M
Date: August 29, 2018
In the aftermath of the crazy Blake Griffin award in support, many people have been left dumbfounded. I have heard people ask, “What are the children eating?” or “How could any child need that much money?” Well first, I must note that subsequent reports have come out that the initial report that Griffin was ordered to pay $258,000 a month for the support of his two children with ex-fiancée, Brynn Cameron, was incorrect. Apparently, the former couple have come to a settlement of their own for the support of their children.
That being said, let us discuss how child support is calculated. In Pennsylvania, the support rules require the courts to look at both parents’ gross income. The court will then calculate your net income. Understand that the net income that you see on your check is not necessarily the net income that the court will use as your net income because certain deductions that come out of your check are not considered for purposes of child support.
After the net income is determined for each parent, the court will combine the net incomes. Within the support guidelines, there is an amount to be paid for X income with Y number of children. For example, parents with a combined gross annual income of $250,000 with two children are expected to spend $2577.00 a month on child support. What the breakdown you ask? Ok, if the noncustodial parent makes $150,000 a year and the custodial parent makes $100,000 a year, then the noncustodial parent makes 59.34% of the combined income and is assessed 59.34% of the $2577.00 figure. That means the noncustodial parent is expected to give $1529.19 a month in child support.
This is how basic support is determined. There are many deviations that are given upward and downward, i.e. child care expenses, insurance, tuition, etc. Each of those items are included only AFTER the basic support is calculated.
For more details on your specific case, please call Browning Legal Group, LLC today at (610) 566-1213. We will gladly do a free consultation with you to discuss the nuances of your case. .
