To modify child support payments for working parents
HB 4888 would change West Virginia's child support rules so that no payments are required when both parents share equal (50-50) physical custody of a child and both parents work. Currently, child support is calculated based on both parents' incomes, but this bill would eliminate that requirement specifically in cases of equal custody and dual employment. The change applies when a court orders equal time with the child and both parents are employed, meaning neither parent would owe the other child support. This directly affects families with shared custody arrangements where both parents are working full-time.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
Committee
To House Judiciary
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Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
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Jan 28, 2026
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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