This is a common issue we hear from a parent who pays child support. If you are presently paying child support, you are aware that the courts in California use a standard procedure to establish the amount that the paying party will contribute to the parent in custody.
In general, all parties have a financial obligation to support their children, which is determined by the well-known “Dissomaster” method. This tax-based scheme considers both parents' wages as well as the amount of time each spends with their children.
Other important elements are child care fees, union dues, medical deductions, mortgage interest payments, and so on. A payment amount is produced based on the numbers plugged into this program.
So to answer the question ‘Why do I have to pay so much support for children?' There may be several factors, such as:
● You earn way more revenue than the other parent, and NO your new spouse's income is not considered for child support.
● You don't spend a lot of time with the kids. The average time-share is typically 20 percent for the parent who is “non-custodial” and 80 percent for the parent who is in custody.
● You spend a lot of interest in your property. This increases your liability because you're allowed to claim the expense on your tax return, so it's considered again to you.
● The other parent covers medical expenses.
● Your kids have high daycare costs.
So, before going to court or discussing child support with your spouse (or ex), consult with a Family Law Lawyer who can run the figures through the computer and then advise you on the best course of action.
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