Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 97-7-13 - Designation of Court-Ordered Support Amounts13.1. When an order of support specifies that the monthly support amount is "per child", the number of children in the household shall be multiplied by the per child amount to determine the monthly support obligation.13.1.a. As each child reaches the age or circumstances for emancipation or if a child moves from the home, the monthly support obligation shall be automatically reduced by the "per child" amount.13.2. If the order does not express the support amount as "per child", the monthly support amount is the support for all of the minor children of the obligor residing in the household. The support amount does not reduce automatically when a child leaves the home or is legally emancipated.13.3. If an order of support states that the monthly support amount is for the minor child or children and the spouse or former spouse, and the order does not designate a specific amount as spousal support, the entire monthly support amount shall be considered to be child support until there is no eligible child in the household. When there is no eligible child in the household, the entire sum shall be designated as spousal support.