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IDAHO CHILD SUPPORT LAWS & REGULATIONS UPDATE 2023

A DECADE OF CHANGE: AN OVERVIEW OF IDAHO’S CHILD SUPPORT LAWS AND REGULATIONS TIMELINE (2013-2023)

Idaho’s commitment to ensuring the financial well-being of children and families is evident in the evolution of its child support laws and regulations over the past decade. This article highlights key changes in Idaho’s child support landscape from 2013 to 2023.

2013: Child Support Guidelines Enhancement

   – Enhancements to child support guidelines to accurately calculate support obligations.

2014: Income Sharing Model Implementation

   – Adoption of the income sharing model to determine child support payments.

2015: Cost-of-Living Adjustments

   – Incorporation of cost-of-living adjustments into child support calculations.

2016: Enforcement Strengthening

   – Strengthening of enforcement measures to ensure consistent child support payments.

2017: Medical Support Emphasis

   – Emphasis on including medical support provisions in child support orders.

2018: Modification Process Streamlining

   – Streamlining of the process for modifying child support orders based on changing circumstances.

2019: Income Withholding Enhancement

   – Enhancement of income withholding procedures for effective child support collection.

2020: Technology Integration

   – Integration of technology for convenient child support payment options.

2021: Regular Review Mechanism

   – Implementation of a mechanism for regular review and potential adjustment of child support orders.

2022: Remote Communication Consideration

   – Consideration of costs associated with remote communication in child support calculations.

2023: Ongoing Adaptations

   – Continued refinements to child support laws to address evolving family dynamics.

Idaho’s dedication to advancing its child support laws reflects its commitment to ensuring the financial stability and well-being of children. The state’s ongoing efforts to modernize regulations demonstrate a proactive approach to supporting families in challenging times.


Idaho child support authorities provide services similar to other states involving finding non-custodial parents and legally establishing paternity.

Idaho law ensures that the child will have sufficient medical coverage, including compliance with any provisions in child support orders that mandate medical insurance coverage for the children.

Idaho Child Support Services require a $25 fee to open cases plus additional fees for court orders and services provided such as genetic testing.

Child support payments are disbursed either through direct deposit into the custodial parent’s bank account or by a debit card issued by the state.

The amount of child support is determined with considerations to the income of the parents, cost of medical insurance, and a number of children involved.