What is the Formula for Calculating Child Support in California?
This varies depending upon the number of children to be supported; HN is the high earner’s net monthly disposable income; H% is the high-earner’s approximate time of physical responsibility for the child (children); TN is the parties’ combined total monthly net disposable income. Several deductions are allowed in computing net monthly income including state and federal income taxes, FICA contributions, union dues, retirement benefits, disability and health insurance premiums, and job related expenses.Other child support paid under court order may be deducted. Child support paid in guideline amount without a court order for children not residing with the parent and are not the subject of the award being calculated may also be deducted. A “hardship” is also deducted from the income of the party with the hardship. Although the presumption exists that the amount of child support determined by the formula is correct, the presumption may be rebutted as follows: 1. The parties have stipulated
