News Articles - Child Support
How a new bill in Kentucky erases the child support reforms that passed in 2021: Opinion
By Matt Hancock – Courier-Journal, 03/25/2022 “… Last year, Kentucky passed a much-needed child support reform bill making it was just one of four states earning an A- or higher grade from the National Parents Organization. The new law removed a 1.5 multiplier, which is often called the “Shared Parenting Penalty Multiplier,” that randomly inflated
Changes are coming to Kentucky’s child support system. Here’s how they help
By Matt Hancock – Courier-Journal, 02/09/2022 “…One of the biggest reforms is the removal of the 1.5 multiplier also known as the “shared parenting penalty multiplier.” Before, child support in shared parenting situations was calculated by combining both parents’ obligations…” Read the entire article: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/2022/02/09/opinion-helpful-changes-coming-to-kentuckys-child-support-system/6703020001/
Court voids ruling that sperm donor must pay child support
By WKRC 06/17/2021 “…When it comes to deciding whether a sperm donor should pay child support, a judge should follow the paternity laws of the state where the child is conceived, a North Carolina appeals court ruled this week…” Read the entire article: https://local12.com/news/nation-world/court-voids-ruling-that-sperm-donor-must-pay-child-support-06-17-2021-201433863
The State’s Child Support Hustle
By Forbes 05/21/2021 “…“With the Child Support Hustle I wanted to educate people on how unconstitutional the system was against non-custodial parents, as debtor’s prison was abolished over 100 years ago…” Read the entire article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/gingergentile/2021/05/21/the-states-child-support-hustle/?sh=665ae8063a0b
Everything You Need to Know About Child Support
By Real Simple 05/14/2021 “…Before you enter into the process of settling upon a child support agreement, it’s really best to do your homework and understand all the factors that will come into play…” Read the entire article: https://www.realsimple.com/work-life/money/everything-you-need-to-know-about-child-support