
Child Support: How it's Calculated
Find out what factors a court considers when calculating child support In California, the amount you pay or receive for child support is based on a complex calculation that takes into consideration the parents’ incomes, how much time each parent spends with the child, and tax deductions that are available to either parent. This complex formula is used whenever the support of a minor child needs to be determined.
In order to determine the amount of child support to be receiv