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The document provides detailed instructions for completing Form No. 14, which is used to calculate child support obligations between parents. It outlines the process for determining presumed child support amounts, adjustments for other children in custody, and considerations for overnight visitation expenses. The guidelines emphasize rounding amounts to the nearest dollar and include examples to illustrate how adjustments are calculated based on each parent's income and existing support obligations.

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Begin with Line 1, entering the monthly gross income for both parents. Ensure accuracy as this forms the basis for calculations.
Proceed to Line 2, where you will input any adjustments such as other child support obligations or maintenance payments. Remember to round amounts to the nearest dollar.
For Line 11, calculate any adjustments for overnight visitation by referencing the provided table. This is crucial for determining fair support obligations.
Finally, complete Line 12 by calculating the presumed child support amount based on your inputs from previous lines. Review all entries for accuracy before finalizing.

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How far behind can you be on child support in Missouri?

Under MO law, they can collect child support back 10 years from date of last payment or revival of the court order of support.

How much do you have to owe in child support to go to jail in Missouri?

Nonsupport may be charged as a felony if the obligated parent fails to pay six months within a twelve-month period or has accumulated an arrearage in excess of five thousand dollars. The obligated parent may have a defense to the charge if they can show good cause as to why support was not provided.

How much do you have to owe in child support to get a warrant?

For one, an individual is subject to federal prosecution if he or she willfully fails to pay child support that has been ordered by a court for a child who lives in another state, or if the payment is past due for longer than 1 year or exceeds the amount of $5,000.

How far behind in child support before a warrant is issued in Missouri?

Under the new Form 14, the overnight visitation credit table expanded to include up to 180 nights with a credit of up to 34%. The Form 14 provides guidance that a credit of up to 50% can be allowed based on circumstances of the parties and that the credit can apply even if no overnight custody has been ordered.

How long can you go without paying child support in Missouri?

Criminal prosecution is possible if a paying parent stops paying child support for 6 months within a twelve-month duration.