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What Impact Will Child Support Have On Your Divorce?

Anytime child support or other money discussions come up in a divorce proceeding, they can be points of major contention. The child support amount and the idea of fairness and the burdens associated with child support can be resolved. It does not have to become the major point of your case.

Child Support Comes Down To The Numbers In California

While it is a frequently painful situation to confront and resolve, there is an important fact to remember: child support payments are set by an equation. The program that California uses for child support calculation is called DissoMaster, and it seeks to find a balanced arrangement of support based on the financial circumstances of both parents and the amount of time each parent has with their children.

The equations look at several pieces of information, including:

  • The income of each parent
  • The financial resources of each parent
  • The housing situation of each parent
  • Each parent’s time spent with the child
  • Health care costs for the child
  • Applicable hardship deductions
  • Allowable tax deductions

You Can Know How Much Support You Will Pay

As long as you have accurate information regarding all the factors that go into a support calculation, you can figure out a close estimate of your potential payments. However, as with any legal consideration, there is often a great deal of discussion about the true weight of the numbers. We can advise you and work with you for an outcome that works for you.

Let Us Pursue Your Child Support Goals

It’s important to understand what you want out of your child support agreement. There is room to negotiate and maneuver in these discussions, and as experienced and respected child support lawyers, we can make a difference. You have options. Reach out to us today by calling 310-905-6463 or sending an email.