[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/arizona-determine-child-support\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/arizona-determine-child-support\/","headline":"How Does Arizona Determine Child Support?","name":"How Does Arizona Determine Child Support?","description":"Arizona courts follow specific guidelines when deciding whether either parent should pay child support, and if so, how much the amount should be. The purpose of child support is to help cover the child\u2019s basic needs \u2013 things like shelter, food, clothing, and medical care. Arizona\u2019s child support guidelines are...","datePublished":"2013-03-13","dateModified":"2025-03-31","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/author\/phoenixlawteam\/#Person","name":"Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C.","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/author\/phoenixlawteam\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1e4dc39d74dcc876245d4603866817c2b3e4a9be1d45c3ef67992bd821d77cbb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1e4dc39d74dcc876245d4603866817c2b3e4a9be1d45c3ef67992bd821d77cbb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mushkatel-robbins-becker-pllc-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Mushkatel-robbins-becker-pllc-logo.png","width":459,"height":157}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mushkatel-Groupshot-3.gif","url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Mushkatel-Groupshot-3.gif","width":300,"height":184},"url":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/arizona-determine-child-support\/","about":["Child Support"],"wordCount":292,"keywords":["arizona child support legal team","arizona family law","phoenix child custody","phoenix child support guidelines"],"articleBody":"Arizona courts follow specific guidelines when deciding whether either parent should pay child support, and if so, how much the amount should be. The purpose of child support is to help cover the child\u2019s basic needs \u2013 things like shelter, food, clothing, and medical care.Arizona\u2019s child support guidelines are available online so that parents may\u00a0create a custody and support plan\u00a0that is catered to the child\u2019s best interests.Some considerations used to create child support orders include:When should support stop?\u00a0In most cases, child support ends when the youngest child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever comes later.How much should each support payment be?\u00a0Child support\u00a0payments are typically based on each parent\u2019s income, which is calculated according to a number of factors. Other factors, like whether each parent has other children, are also included in the calculation.Who will provide health insurance for the child?\u00a0Amounts paid toward health insurance should also be factored into the child support calculation.How is custody shared?\u00a0If the parents share parenting time with the child on an equal basis, child support payments may not be necessary. The amount of time each parent spends with the child should be included in the child support considerations.Helpful Pages:Glendale divorce lawyerGlendale family law lawyerGlendale child custody lawyerGlendale probate lawyerIn addition to these factors, many other considerations can affect a child support payment. At Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C., our experienced\u00a0Phoenix child support attorneys can help you negotiate child support and custody arrangements to create a plan that works for you and your children. For a confidential consultation,\u00a0call us\u00a0today at (480) 467-3434.Visit Our Sun City Child Support Law Offices"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How Does Arizona Determine Child Support?","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/arizona-determine-child-support\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]