Child Support

The court shall order either or both parties to support a child who is:

• Under the age of 18, or
• Age 18, but less than 19 and pursuing an accredited course of instruction leading to a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Child support is calculated based upon the percentage standard guidelines established by the State of Wisconsin Department of Children and Families' (DCF) Chapter 150. Not every family situation is the same, so the approach that applies to a specific situation may be somewhat different from the guidelines.

To view the statutes, administrative code, and calculators for child support, you may refer to Family Research Links.