Temecula Child Support Attorney

Experienced Child Support Guidance in Riverside County

California laws have detailed guidance on how child support obligations are calculated. In general, the child support system is set up to balance the needs of the receiving spouse and children with the current income and needs of the paying spouse. Calculating how much child support is needed and who will pay this support can at times be complex. We advise you to seek representation by an experienced attorney.

At the Law Offices of Michael D. Iverson, APC, we have over 50 years of experience guiding clients through child support requirements. We have taken on support cases ranging from the most routine to the most difficult. We can bring compassionate and dedicated legal guidance to any child support problem.

In a custody situation or simply wanting to know what your child support obligation will be? Contact our firm online by using this submission form or by telephone at (951) 418-2770 to find out what child support involves and how to go about paying or negotiating with the other custody parent.

How Is Temecula, CA Child Support Calculated?

Estimating child support in California takes into account a variety of factors, including:

• The combined annual income of both parents
• The number of children
• The ages of the children
• The number of nights each child is in each parent's physical custody
• Health care costs

An estimate can be obtained by completing a child support online calculator, available at the website www.courts.ca.gov. The Court ultimately determines the child support amount after hearing evidence.

How Medical Expenses Are Handled

Child support does not include the costs of:

• Uninsured medical expenses
• Daycare
• Medical insurance

Support orders direct which parent is responsible for these expenses and the manner in which they should be paid.

The costs mentioned above are not included as part of the child support calculation, but they will increase the amount the custodial parent or either parent will receive. For instance, if the children are on your medical insurance and are deductible on your tax returns, you will receive more child support and be able to apply less actual payment toward expenditures of the children.

The payment method and division of these expenses are determined. However, since the costs of these items can be significant, these orders can sometimes be modified or changed, calling for a future increase or decrease in support by the agreement or application of the parties.