Bowling Green, KY asked in Child Support and Family Law for Kentucky

Q: If I contribute to my 401k, is that contribution still considered as income for child support orders in Kentucky?

I am going to be starting a new job soon that will allow me to contribute up to 50% of my pretax income to my 401K, and I planned to contribute the highest amount allowed. Is my 50% contribution still considered income in regard to child support? Or would my child support orders be based on my remaining pretax income AFTER my 401K contribution?

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Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
Answered
  • Louisville, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: Yes. It is figured on your gross earnings.

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