How support is calculated, modified, and enforced — from guidelines to college expenses.
Delaware requires health insurance in child support orders when premiums cost less than 5% of gross income. Learn 2026 medical support rules and the Melson Formula.
Delaware courts cannot order college support. Child support ends at 18 (or 19 if in high school). Learn how to secure college tuition through voluntary agreements.
Delaware enforces unpaid child support through wage garnishment up to 65%, license suspension, tax intercepts, and jail time. Learn DCSS enforcement tools.
Delaware child support modification requires a 10% change threshold or 2.5 years since last order. $25 filing fee, mediation required. Complete 2026 guide.
Delaware parents owing $2,500+ in child support face passport denial. Learn appeal rights, DCSS procedures, and how to restore travel eligibility in 2-3 weeks.
Delaware alimony caps at 50% of marriage length while child support uses the Melson Formula. Filing costs $175. Learn key differences in 2026.
Delaware courts split extracurricular activity costs based on income shares. Learn how the Melson Formula handles sports fees, lessons, and activity expenses in 2026.
Learn how to pay child support in Delaware through iPayOnline, wage withholding, or direct deposit. Processing takes 4-6 business days. Updated for 2026.
Delaware child support uses the Melson Formula with $1,570 self-support allowance. Calculate payments, learn guidelines, and understand enforcement in 2026.
Child support is not taxable income in Delaware. Learn IRS rules, the Melson Formula's tax adjustments, claiming children on taxes, and how the TCJA affects support.
Child support in Delaware ends at age 18, or 19 if the child is still in high school. Learn termination rules under Del. Code tit. 13, § 517.
Calculate Delaware child support using the Melson Formula. Self-support allowance of $1,200+, SOLA percentages of 12-21%, and $2,390/month imputed minimum income.