The California Child Support Guidelines & How to Apply Them

 

In the California family law system, the non-custodial parent(ex) pays child support to the custodial parent to cover the day-to-day costs associated with raising a child. To comprehend how child support is calculated in California, it is necessary to first understand how much each parent is required to pay why.

While various factors impact a court's decision on a child support award, the basic child support obligation in California is based on a number of factors. Initially, it may comprise around 18% of a non-custodial parent's entire income (not income after taxes, but gross income) and any extra child-raising expenses. In addition, one parent must send funds for the child within due time to the other.

If you fail to pay court-ordered child support, you might face a variety of severe consequences. Depending on the jurisdiction, you might be prosecuted for a misdemeanor or a felony. In addition, if you fail to pay child support on time and in accordance with a court order, you may be responsible for returning any welfare benefits that were used to augment child support payments.

The great news is that the majority of states provide payment plans; all you have to do is enquire. The good news is that after you've arranged a payment plan, it's usually not too difficult to remain current on your child support commitment. Assuming you meet certain requirements (such as working at least 20 hours per week), the majority of states will deduct child support payments directly from your paycheck - no more late fees!

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