South Dakota SB162 revises factors for deviating from the child support obligation schedule.

South Dakota SB162 amends the factors for considering deviation from the child support obligation schedule. It allows for deviation if either party raises the issue and specific findings are made based on factors such as the income of a subsequent spouse, financial conditions making the schedule inequitable, or necessary education or health care special needs of the child. The bill presumes a financial hardship if the total child support obligation exceeds fifty percent of the obligor's monthly net income.

South Dakota SB162 revises factors for deviating from the child support obligation schedule.

South Dakota SB162 amends the factors for considering deviation from the child support obligation schedule. It allows for deviation if either party raises the issue and specific findings are made based on factors such as the income of a subsequent spouse, financial conditions making the schedule inequitable, or necessary education or health care special needs of the child. The bill presumes a financial hardship if the total child support obligation exceeds fifty percent of the obligor's monthly net income.