Minnesota makes changes to the child support guidelines in 2023
The Minnesota legislature made several important changes to the child support guidelines that will affect new and existing child support obligations. In summary, the major changes are as follows:
Eliminating interest on child support debt. The child support office will no longer charge interest on child support arrears. Any interest on arrears accumulated prior to the change will remain due.
The child support guidelines were changed, particularly for low income levels. This change means that, overall, obligations for parents with low incomes (combined income of less than $6,000) have decreased.
Non-joint children deductions have increased. The “credit” received by either the obligor (paying parent) or obligee (receiving parent) for a non-joint child has increased. This credit helps reduce the income available for calculating a child support obligation. The definition of “non-joint child” has also been expanded.
Child support cases can be transferred to tribal court. State courts may transfer child support cases involving tribal families to a tribal court, reducing confusion for tribal families and supporting tribal sovereignty.
With all these changes in effect, it may be worth it to consider a modification of your existing child support obligation.