California
uses many factors to determine child support including:
* The gross incomes of each parent,
* The percentage of time each child spends with each parent,
* Any available income tax deductions that the parents can claim, such as mortgage interest,
* Mandatory payroll deductions, such as health insurance, pensions, and union dues, and
* Child care costs incurred by either parent.
* The gross incomes of each parent,
* The percentage of time each child spends with each parent,
* Any available income tax deductions that the parents can claim, such as mortgage interest,
* Mandatory payroll deductions, such as health insurance, pensions, and union dues, and
* Child care costs incurred by either parent.
Parents can
estimate their child support responsibilities by entering data into the State's
ChildSupport Calculator.
Some
understanding of California family law and California and federal tax law is
necessary to complete some blank fields correctly. You can obtain assistance in
completing the Payment Estimator from your county's FamilyLaw Facilitator or a family law attorney.
