It is difficult to modifyup or downchild support that you and your spouse have agreed to, so don't leave out any important points in your agreement. It is easier to modify child support a judge ordered you to pay.
Unless you and your spouse agree otherwise, child support payments are not tax deductible and are not reportable as taxable income.
Each state has its own rules for how much child support should be paid and has its exceptions to those rules. It is best to consult with an attorney before entering into a deal where you may be paying too much or receiving too little.
Don't forget the items that add to the expense of raising childrenparties, gifts, activitieswhen you negotiate child support.
Don't make the children messengers. They should not carry support checks.
