West Virginia Child Support Calculator for Shared or Joint Custody Launched!
Introducing WVASupportCalc.com: A Game-Changer for West Virginia Child Support Calculations
For years, parents in West Virginia seeking child support calculations for joint custody arrangements had limited online resources. While the state has a statutory presumption favoring joint custody, all available online calculators only accounted for sole custody situations. That gap has now been filled with the launch of WVASupportCalc.com, a free and accurate tool designed to help parents, lawyers, mediators, and judges determine child support obligations in most custodial arrangements.
The Expertise Behind the Calculator
Danny Burk created the online calculator
The calculator has been designed by Danny Burk. I first met Danny in 2010 when we presented workshops at a Virginia Mediation Network conference. Last spring, we met regarding some family mediation issues in Virginia, and I complained about the lack of a free, reliable child support calculator in West Virginia. Danny went to work and has recently launched wvasupportcalc.com. Danny brought his diverse set of skills to the task. He has been a computer program designer and developer since the 1970s. From 1987 to 2000, he served as President of Compass Computer Services, Inc., which provided technology solutions for legal professionals nationwide. His deep understanding of law and technology uniquely positions him to create highly accurate legal calculators.
Danny is also an accomplished attorney, having graduated cum laude from Cornell Law School in 1981. Between 2006 and 2018, he built an active family mediation practice. In 2014, when an existing Virginia child support calculator was not updated following legislative changes, Danny stepped in and developed VaSupportCalc.com. His goal was simple: to create an accurate, user-friendly, and free resource for parents, mediators, and legal professionals.
VaSupportCalc.com quickly gained recognition for its accuracy and comprehensive handling of Virginia's complex child support formulas. The Virginia Mediation Network honored Danny as the 2015 Distinguished Mediator, primarily due to his development of this vital tool.
A Proven Track Record of Accuracy and Use
VaSupportCalc.com's reliability is well-established. Over the past year, nearly 50,000 users have visited the site, viewing approximately 129,000 pages. Parents, mediators, lawyers, court clerks, and judges rely on it daily. The Virginia Supreme Court's Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) even conducted usability and accuracy testing on VaSupportCalc and has encouraged its use among family mediators. Additionally, VALegalAid.org directs users to VaSupportCalc for child support calculations.
Recognizing the need for access beyond just online tools, Danny also developed mobile apps for Apple and Android devices. These apps allow users to calculate child support obligations even without internet connectivity—an essential feature for use in courthouses and other areas with limited online access.
The Need for WVASupportCalc.com
West Virginia has long needed an accurate online tool for calculating child support in joint custody arrangements. The law presumes that courts should award the parents joint custody in most child custody cases. However, no free calculator has effectively addressed these cases. By leveraging the same methodology and precision that made VaSupportCalc.com a trusted tool in Virginia, WVASupportCalc.com brings much-needed clarity and fairness to child support calculations in West Virginia.
Like its Virginia counterpart, WVASupportCalc.com is free, ensuring parents, attorneys, and mediators can access accurate child support estimates without financial barriers.
Conclusion
The launch of WVASupportCalc.com marks a significant step forward for parents navigating child support in West Virginia. For the first time, they have access to a free, reliable tool that accurately accounts for joint custody arrangements, aligning with the state's legal presumption. Backed by Danny Burk's expertise and a proven history of accuracy with VaSupportCalc.com, WVASupportCalc.com is set to become an indispensable resource for families and legal professionals across West Virginia.
Explore the new tool today at WVASupportCalc.com and see how it can simplify child support calculations for your situation.