Mississippi calculates child support using statutory guidelines that consider each parent’s gross income and the child’s time with each parent. Courts begin by determining gross income from wages, salaries, bonuses, and other regular income sources, then apply the state’s schedule to estimate a baseline support obligation. The court may adjust that figure to address specific expenses like health insurance or childcare. Accurate documentation of income and expenses is essential to arriving at a support amount that reflects both the child’s needs and parental financial capacity. If parties disagree, the court reviews submitted records and may impute income if a parent is voluntarily earning less. The process may also account for custody and extraordinary expenses, and the final order will spell out payment amounts, schedules, and responsibilities for additional costs to ensure clarity and enforceability under Mississippi law.