Washington WPF PS 15.0500 - Judgment and Order Establishing Residential Schedule Parenting Plan Child Support

There are two main factors that courts use to determine child support in California: custody and income.However, a 50/50 child support arrangement does not mean that neither parent will be required to pay child support. Instead, the court may consider the income and earning potential of both parents.

The flat percentage of the non-custodial parent's income that must be dedicated to child support is 25% percent for one child. The non-custodial parent will pay $625 a month.

To open a case in California, fill out the online application or visit your local child support agency agency locations can be found here. After an application is submitted, the applicant will be contacted by their local office to assist with the process of obtaining a child support order with the court.

"Support order" means a judgment, decree or order, whether temporary, final or subject to modification, for the benefit of a child, a spouse or a former spouse, which provides for monetary support, health care, arrearages or reimbursement, and may include related costs and fees, interest, income withholding, attorney

Understanding Child Support in California The parent with less parenting time (called the non-custodial parent) usually makes the payments, but a court can order both parents to pay child support. Typically, parents must pay child support until the child turns 18.

First, the custodial parent must prove that the non-custodial parent is related to the child. If there's any dispute, a DNA test can be done. Then, the custodial parent must demand child support. It's best to do this in writing, with proof that the non-custodial parent received the demand (i.e. a certified letter).

In California, child support is based on a complex calculation that takes into consideration the parents' incomes, how much time each parent spends with the child, and any tax deductions that are available to either parent.

A parent seeking child support may not need to go to court him/herself to get a child support order -- a county or local branch of the state child support services/enforcement agency may go before the court, on the parent's behalf, and ask that a child support order be put in place.

To respond, you must: Fill out your court forms. Fill out: Read Which Financial Form - FL-155 or FL-150? ( Form DV-570. Have your forms reviewed. Make at least 3 copies of all your forms. File your forms with the court clerk. Serve your papers on the LCSA and the other parent. File your proof of service.