We can help you understand the California child support formula and how it will affect you. What are your rights and obligations?
California has a complex child support formula that considers many aspects of parenting and income. To understand the formula and how it will affect your circumstances, talk to a child support attorney at the Law Offices of Victoria S. Linder in Sacramento, California.
With child support, as with child custody, the focus of both parents needs to be on the child financially and emotionally, not on the maximization or minimization of child support payments. Some of the factors a court will consider when determining child support include:
Parenting time: The California formula factors in the amount of time each parent spends with the child.
Income of both parents: Both parents’ incomes after tax deductions will be considered in determining child support.
Special needs: Does your child have special medical or emotional needs that incur additional expenses? Are there day care costs or school expenses that are out of the normal range?
Tax deductions: Which parent should have the child tax deduction? The answer isn’t always obvious. By reviewing and understanding each parent’s financial situation, a solution can be crafted that meets the needs of both parents.
An experienced divorce lawyer can help you plan for your future and your child’s future. Talk to a family law attorney at the Law Offices of Victoria S. Linder.