West Virginia § 48-13-103 Financial contributions of both parents to be considered

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§ 48-13-103 — Financial contributions of both parents to be considered

West Virginia § 48-13-103

Ch. 48DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Art. 13GUIDELINES FOR CHILD SUPPORT AWARDS

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W. Va. Code § 48-13-103 (2026).

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The guidelines promulgated under the provisions of this article take into consideration the financial contributions of both parents. The Legislature recognizes that expenditures in households are made in aggregate form and that total family income is pooled to determine the level at which the family can live. These guidelines consider the financial contributions of both parents in relationship to total income, so as to establish and equitably apportion the child support obligation.

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The guidelines promulgated under the provisions of this article take into consideration the financial contributions of both parents. The Legislature recognizes that expenditures in households are made in aggregate form and that total family income is pooled to determine the level at which the family can live. These guidelines consider the financial contributions of both parents in relationship to total income, so as to establish and equitably apportion the child support obligation.