Ohio § 3121.54
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3121.54, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3121.54.
With respect to support orders that require payment of support to commence on a day
other than the first day of a month, the child support enforcement agency, for purposes
of monthly administration, shall compute a pro rata amount due under the order for
the first month of the period of payment, in the following manner: (A) Determine an annual amount under section 3121.52 of the Revised Code ; (B) Divide the annual amount by one of the following to obtain the daily rate: (1) If payment of support is required to commence in a leap year, three hundred sixty-six; (2) If payment of support is required to commence in a year that is not a leap year,
three hundred sixty-five. (C) Multiply the daily rate by the number of days the order is in effect in the first
month, including the date payment of support is required to commence and the last
day of the first month.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3121.54
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3121.54 cover?
Section 3121.54 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 3121.54?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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