Percentage of Income Model
A child support calculation method that applies a fixed percentage of the noncustodial parent's income based on number of children.
Example
Wisconsin uses the percentage of income model, requiring him to pay 17% of income for one child.
Jurisdiction Variations
TEXAS
Percentage of Obligor's Net Resources
Texas applies a percentage of the noncustodial parent's net resources: 20% for 1 child, 25% for 2, etc.
WISCONSIN
Percentage of Income Standard
Wisconsin uses 17% for 1 child, 25% for 2, 29% for 3, 31% for 4, 34% for 5+
Related Terms
income-shares-modelmelson-formula