How support is calculated, modified, and enforced — from guidelines to college expenses.
Louisiana courts add health insurance costs to child support under La. RS 9:315.4. Learn about $250 thresholds, cash medical support, and enforcement.
Louisiana child support ends at 18 (or 19 if in high school). Courts cannot order college tuition payments. Learn voluntary agreement options.
Louisiana unpaid child support triggers wage garnishment up to 65%, license suspension, tax intercept, and criminal penalties up to 2 years. Complete 2026 guide.
Louisiana child support modification requires 25% change or material circumstances. Filing fees $50-$200. Complete 2026 guide to increase or decrease support.
Louisiana child support arrears over $2,500 trigger federal passport denial. Learn the 2026 enforcement rules, resolution process, and emergency exceptions.
Louisiana alimony is capped at 1/3 of net income for spouses; child support follows income shares model up to $40K/month. Complete comparison guide.
Louisiana law allows courts to add extracurricular activity costs to basic child support under La. R.S. 9:315.6. Learn how parents split sports fees and activity expenses.
Louisiana child support payments go through DCFS with 5+ payment methods including ExpertPay, wage withholding, and direct deposit. $0-$3.99 fees apply.
Child support is not taxable in Louisiana or federally. Payers cannot deduct it; recipients owe no tax. Full 2026 IRS and LA rules explained.
Louisiana child support ranges from $43 to $8,783/month based on income. Learn 2026 guidelines, calculation formulas, and modification rules under La. R.S. 9:315.
Child support in Louisiana ends at age 18, or 19 if the child is a full-time high school student. Learn termination rules, emancipation, and disability exceptions under La. R.S. 9:315.22.
Use the Louisiana child support calculator to estimate payments. Louisiana uses the Income Shares Model under La. R.S. 9:315 with combined income up to $40,000/month.