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<blockquote><blockquote><tt>(b) the amount, if any, determined under s. 7.</tt></blockquote></blockquote> | <blockquote><blockquote><tt>(b) the amount, if any, determined under s. 7.</tt></blockquote></blockquote> | ||
This is, however, only a presumption, and can be challenged or ''rebutted'', as is discussed in this chapter's next section [[Exceptions to the Child Support Guidelines]]. In the vast majority of cases, however, the amount of child support payable is calculated using the payor's gross annual income at the time the order is made. | This is, however, only a presumption, and can be challenged or ''rebutted'', as is discussed in this chapter's next section, [[Exceptions to the Child Support Guidelines]]. In the vast majority of cases, however, the amount of child support payable is calculated using the payor's gross annual income at the time the order is made. | ||
Over time, of course, the payor's income may go up or down. Both the payor and the recipient can make an application to change the original order so that the amount of child support reflects the payor's current income. The payor would typically make the application if his or her income has fallen, while the recipient would make the application when the payor's income has increased. To avoid a situation where parents are continually making trips back to court to seek an adjustment of child support, it's a good idea to include a term that requires both parties to regularly exchange income information in an agreement or order for child support, so that child support support can be adjusted from time to time without having to go to court. | Over time, of course, the payor's income may go up or down. Both the payor and the recipient can make an application to change the original order so that the amount of child support reflects the payor's current income. The payor would typically make the application if his or her income has fallen, while the recipient would make the application when the payor's income has increased. To avoid a situation where parents are continually making trips back to court to seek an adjustment of child support, it's a good idea to include a term that requires both parties to regularly exchange income information in an agreement or order for child support, so that child support support can be adjusted from time to time without having to go to court. | ||