How to Know if You Are Over or Under Paying Your Child Support
Posted on: July 14, 2022
Child support is a wonderful concept by continuing to give your child a high quality of life after separating from the other parent. However, there are many factors that go into determining exactly how much a parent needs to pay. Providing child support is an honorable deed, but not if it means you will go broke. On the flip side, if a parent has been under paying, this guide will help determine if more support is needed.
Having an expert Family Law Attorney representing your payment requirements during a child support case is of the utmost importance. At the Law Offices of Michael L. Fell, our family law Attorney Michelle L. Tran will go over every detail with you to make sure what you pay is fair based off multiple factors that go into the final calculation. Call (949) 585-9055 today to book a free consultation.
How is child support calculated?
California provides a very detail-oriented calculator to determine how much support will be required. Judges typically hold the calculator’s results to be the ultimate deciding factor when it comes to ordering child support. The outcome of the calculations takes many considerations into account, for example:
- How many children there are
- The incomes of both parents
- Custody of the child
- Any disabilities the child may have
- Health insurance
- Tax deductions
Do you suspect you are overpaying?
Life happens and sometimes certain lifestyles change. Whether you have an occupation change or the other parent gets a promotion, there could be a chance you are overpaying your child support.
The two most commonly used options are to either prove the co-parent no longer needs the amount being paid now because they are earning more money, or, prove that you can no longer afford that amount.
You’ll need to collect evidence of the following:
- Evidence of your co-parent’s raised income
- Proof of your reduced income
- Evidence that your co-parent can no longer provide your child(ren) with a safe and supportive environment
Assess your child support today
Here at the Family Law Offices of Michael L. Fell, we fight for what you believe to be fair and right. We will be happy to set up a free initial consultation with our experienced family law attorney, Michelle L. Tran. Call (949) 585-9055 today to schedule an appointment or conveniently book one online.
