WVDHHR > BCSE > Parents > Income Shares Support Formula

West Virginia uses the Income Shares Support Formula to determine the amount of child support. The amount of support depends on several factors: the number of children, the amount of time the child(ren) spends with each parent, the gross income of both parents, the specific expenses involved in raising the child(ren), other child(ren) of both parents, and other extenuating circumstances. 

  
BCSE sends both parents a financial form to gather information about these factors. It is important for the parents to answer all the questions and return the form as soon as possible. If the financial form is not returned, BCSE makes a determination based on information obtained from other sources.