29.This paragraph provides the rules for determining the basic rate for child support liability.
Sub-paragraph (1) provides for the basic rate to be calculated at a set percentage of the non-resident parent’s net income. Where the non-resident parent is liable for maintenance for one qualifying child, the basic rate is 15%. For two children, the basic rate is 20% and for three or more children, the basic rate is 25%.
Sub-paragraph (2) provides for the non-resident parent’s net income to be reduced by 15%, 20% or 25% before the provisions of sub-paragraph (1) are applied, where he has one, two or three or more children living with him (relevant other children).
Part 1: Child Support. Commentary on Sections Schedule 1: Calculation of weekly amount of child support maintenance Paragraph 2: Basic rate