INSTRUCTIONS: IDAHO STANDARD CHILD SUPPORT WORKSHEET (Form CAO 1-13)

In Idaho divorces involving children and child support disputes, you may be required to complete a child support worksheet. This articles discusses form CAO-13, filed in such cases. The document can be found on the website of the State Of Idaho Judicial Branch.

Idaho Standard Child Support Worksheet CAO 1-13 Step 1: Enter your full name, address and telephone number at the top of the page.

Idaho Standard Child Support Worksheet CAO 1-13 Step 2: Enter the number of the judicial district processing your case.

Idaho Standard Child Support Worksheet CAO 1-13 Step 3: Listen all children, along with their dates of birth.

Idaho Standard Child Support Worksheet CAO 1-13 Step 4: On the first line, list both parents' monthly ICSG income, which is determined by completing an affidavit (Form CAO 1-11) related to your fiscal resources.

Idaho Standard Child Support Worksheet CAO 1-13 Step 5: On the second line, divide both parents' individual incomes by their total combined income to determine their percentage share of income.

Idaho Standard Child Support Worksheet CAO 1-13 Step 6: Use the child support schedule detailed in the state's child support guidelines to determine each parent's support obligations in line three.

Idaho Standard Child Support Worksheet CAO 1-13 Step 7: Line four requires that you multiple line three by two to determine each parent's support obligation.

Idaho Standard Child Support Worksheet CAO 1-13 Step 8: For the non-custodial parent, bring down the amount from line four and write it in line five.

Idaho Standard Child Support Worksheet CAO 1-13 Step 9: In line six, detail all other expenses including work-related childcare expenses, health care expenses, and tax benefit exemptions.

Idaho Standard Child Support Worksheet CAO 1-13 Step 10: In line seven, enter the amount each parent should be ordered to pay.

Idaho Standard Child Support Worksheet CAO 1-13 Step 11: Enter the date at the bottom of the page. Type or print your name and give your signature.