Mississippi HB980 revises child support guidelines to consider combined income of both parents.
Mississippi HB980 amends child support guidelines to calculate awards based on the combined adjusted monthly gross income of both parents. It revises the child support schedule from percentages to specific amounts and brings forward sections that provide additional considerations for courts in calculating child support. The bill also includes provisions for health insurance coverage for children and adjustments for extraordinary expenses or special needs. The changes aim to ensure equitable support for minor children in all cases.
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