WRITTEN FINDINGS.

518A.37 WRITTEN FINDINGS. § Subdivision 1.No deviation. If the court does not deviate from the presumptive child support obligation computed under section 518A.34, the court must make written findings that state: (1) each parent's gross income; (2) each parent's PICS; and (3) any other significant evidentiary factors affecting the child support determination. § Subd. 2.Deviation. If the court deviates from the presumptive child support obligation computed under section 518A.34, the court must make written findings that state: (1) each parent's gross income; (2) each parent's PICS; (3) the amount of the child support obligation computed under section 518A.34; (4) the reasons for the deviation; and (5) how the deviation serves the best interests of the child. § Subd. 3.Written findings required in every case. The provisions of this section apply whether or not the parties are each represented by independent counsel and have entered into a written agreement. The court must review stipulations presented to it for conformity with section 518A.34. The court is not required to conduct a hearing, but the parties must provide sufficient documentation to verify the child support determination and to justify any deviation. History: 2005 c 164 s 18,29; 1Sp2005 c 7 s 28; 2006 c 280 s 29