The Mississippi child support laws guidelines section 43-19-101 specifies the varying percentage of income model for determining the child support amount.

• The guidelines specify the percentage of net income paid as child support by the non-custodial parent based on the number of children.

• The percentage will range from 14% to 26% for one to five children.

• The net income will be based on the non-custodial parent’s income which will include
  • income from all sources, including
  • salaries,
  • commission,
  • bonus,
  • income from investments, etc.

• The total assets of both the parents and those in the child’s name will also consider determining the support amount.