Family Law Matters

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Child Support

CHILD SUPPORT

Guidelines for financial support of children in California are provided by law. The guidelines are used for determining the amount of monetary child support one parent should pay to the other. The income of each party and the percentage of time each parent has responsibility for the children create the basis for child support. Childcare expenses are generally an additional cost shared equally by the parents. The parents usually can voluntarily agree to an amount that is not "guideline", but it must meet the needs of the children. Responsibilities for child support continue until the child turns 18 or 19 if still in high school.