In California, both parents are responsible for the support of a child. Child support is based on established guidelines. Except for only a limited number of circumstances, the Court must adhere to these guidelines. The main factors that are used to determine the amount of support are the custodial time share by the parties and each parties’ income. Other factors such as tax exemptions declared on the parties’ income tax returns, health insurance payments, union dues, property tax and mortgage interest payments and child care costs are also used in determining guideline support. Child Support can change over time depending on whether one parent makes more money or less money. Child support is awarded until the child turns 18 years of age and graduates high school. Until that time, child support can always change by obtaining a Court Order. Contact Linda K Law today to help you with this process. 818-631-1329.
In California, both parents are responsible for the support of a child. Child support is based on established guidelines. Except for only a limited number of circumstances, the Court must adhere to these guidelines. The main factors that are used to determine the amount of support are the custodial time share by the parties and each parties’ income. Other factors such as tax exemptions declared on the parties’ income tax returns, health insurance payments, union dues, property tax and mortgage interest payments and child care costs are also used in determining guideline support. Child Support can change over time depending on whether one parent makes more money or less money. Child support is awarded until the child turns 18 years of age and graduates high school. Until that time, child support can always change by obtaining a Court Order. Contact Linda K Law today to help you with this process. 818-631-1329.