INSTRUCTIONS: LOUISIANA CHILD SUPPORT WORKSHEET R.S. 9:315.9(B) (EQUAL SHARING) (Form C2)

In Louisiana cases involving child support payments between two people with joint custody of minor children, you may need to complete a worksheet to determine your obligations. This article discusses the document filed in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana family court. It can be found on their website.

Louisiana Child Support Worksheet R.S. 9:315.9(B) (Equal Sharing) C2 Step 1: At the top of the page, enter all information requested about the parties in the case and similar details.

Louisiana Child Support Worksheet R.S. 9:315.9(B) (Equal Sharing) C2 Step 2: Enter the names and dates of birth of all children on whose behalf you are seeking support.

Louisiana Child Support Worksheet R.S. 9:315.9(B) (Equal Sharing) C2 Step 3: In section 1a, write both parties' monthly gross income. In 1b, enter any alimony already being paid. Subtract 1b from 1a and enter the result in section 2.

Louisiana Child Support Worksheet R.S. 9:315.9(B) (Equal Sharing) C2 Step 4: In section 3, combine both spouses' income. In section 4, perform the calculations as indicated to determine how much each spouse's percentage share of income is.

Louisiana Child Support Worksheet R.S. 9:315.9(B) (Equal Sharing) C2 Step 5: In sections 5 through 8, perform the calculations indicated to determine both parties' basic child support organization.

Louisiana Child Support Worksheet R.S. 9:315.9(B) (Equal Sharing) C2 Step 6: In section 9, follow the instructions to determine the basic support obligation for time with other party.

Louisiana Child Support Worksheet R.S. 9:315.9(B) (Equal Sharing) C2 Step 7: Sections 10 and 11 concern adjustments and extraordinary expenses.

Louisiana Child Support Worksheet R.S. 9:315.9(B) (Equal Sharing) C2 Step 8: In section 12, note any direct payments already being made on behalf of a child.

Louisiana Child Support Worksheet R.S. 9:315.9(B) (Equal Sharing) C2 Step 9: In sections 13 and 14, perform the calculations indicated to determine both party's support obligation.

Louisiana Child Support Worksheet R.S. 9:315.9(B) (Equal Sharing) C2 Step 10: Sign and date the form.