Information About Family Law and How It Works

Calculating Child Support in California

Every parent is responsible for caring for their children even when the relationship with the other parent or marriage falls apart. Child support is an ongoing payment that the non-custodial parent makes to assist with the financial maintenance of the children after a divorce or separation. Child support payments are determined during marriage resolution, with the only requirement being proof of paternity or maternity. In California, the courts determine the amount to be paid in child support using guidelines based on different...