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A deviation from the child support guidelines must be based upon a ground not already expressed in the deviation statute. A deviation may not be based upon a verbal time-sharing agreement. "While the foregoing provision allows the trier of fact to deviate from the...
In order for the substantial time-sharing adjustment to child support to be effective, there must be a court ordered parenting plan in effect. "Here, the statutes' plain meaning evidences the Legislature's intent to require deviations from the child support guidelines...
In awarding child support the final judgment must make findings of fact about each party's net income. "We conclude the only argument of merit is the former wife's argument that the amended order is facially erroneous because it does not make any findings as to the...
In awarding alimony, a trial court must make findings of fact for each factor, even if alimony is denied. "Here, the court simply denied the Former Wife's request for alimony because the Former Husband was going to make an equalizing payment and this was a short-term...
