Notice regarding use of Form 14 at this site: The Form 14 at this web site was created to allow the user to generally estimate a child support obligation. There are many other factors which can affect these calculations. Proper calculation of a child support obligation can only be made by someone with a thorough understanding of Supreme Court Rule 88.01, and the directions and comments for use of Form 14. This form should not be used to change an existing support judgment or order without the assistance of an attorney. An agreement between parents to change support, even if in writing, is usually not enforceable unless it has been formally presented to and approved by a court with jurisdiction. If you think your child support should be changed, please personally consult with your attorney.

Use of this Form 14 does not create a lawyer-client relationship between you and our firm. If you need a lawyer, you may call us at (573) 341-2266 and speak with a member of our staff to obtain more information about our lawyers and our services. Selecting a lawyer is an important decision which should be made with care.

Sources: The schedule of basic child support obligations is based upon economic estimates of child-rearing costs as a proportion of household spending from national data compiled by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics in the annual Consumer Expenditure Survey from 1996 to 1999, which is the most current economic data available. The income data from the Consumer Expenditure Survey, which was specified in constant 1997 dollars, was updated using statistics on changes in the consumer price index. Additionally, the schedule of basic child support obligations reflects the federal and Missouri personal income tax rates in 2004. In 1993, 1997, 2001 and, again, in 2004, the self-support reserve in the schedule of basic child support obligations was reviewed for changes in the federal poverty guidelines caused by inflation. The self-support reserve in the attached schedule of basic child support obligations reflects the federal poverty guideline for 1997.