Child Support Alimony Calculator With Shared Custody In Alameda
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Alameda and Contra Costa counties have adopted the “Alameda Guideline” formula. The guideline states that the paying spouse's support be presumptively 40% of his or her net monthly income, reduced by one-half of the receiving spouse's net monthly income.
40% of the high earner's net monthly income minus 50% of the low earner's net monthly income. For instance, if Spouse A earns $5,000 per month and Spouse B earns $2,500 per month, temporary spousal support might be calculated as follows: 40% of $5,000 = $2,000. 50% of $2,500 = $1,250.
The main disadvantage of joint legal custody is that it can lead co-parents to argue about decisions. It can create significant conflict and even delay important decisions. This can create a stressful environment for the child and harm their emotional well-being.
Joint legal custody: both parents share the rights and responsibilities for making important decisions about the children. Sole legal custody: only one parent has this right and responsibility.
40% of the high earner's net monthly income minus 50% of the low earner's net monthly income. For instance, if Spouse A earns $5,000 per month and Spouse B earns $2,500 per month, temporary spousal support might be calculated as follows: 40% of $5,000 = $2,000. 50% of $2,500 = $1,250.
The Custody Ratio Tiebreaker Under these rules, the parent who has physical custody of the child for the greater part of the year – defined as more than 50% of the nights – typically has the right to claim the child as a dependent for tax purposes.
In a 50-50 custody arrangement in California, it may not be clear who the custodial parent is. In this case, joint custody splits responsibility, and both parents are considered custodial parents. They share the responsibility of raising their child on a daily basis.
