Legal Question in Family Law in California

Child Support Division

I am wondering how supporting a child should be split between the parents. I live in another state and am not able to spend any time with the child so the mother has her 100% of the time. What I am wondering is if all the child's expenses should be split roughly 50/50? Of should I be paying all the expenses for the child because I don't spend any time with the child? I am referring to basic living expenses such as clothes, food, daycare, etc. Thanks!


Asked on 6/13/07, 8:20 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Mccoy Law Office Of Robert McCoy

Re: Child Support Division

If there is no court order in place, there is no set amount or percentage you would be required to pay. However, should the custodial parent seek a court order for support, the court will use a computer program to calculate support. The two most important imput parameters of the calculation are income and percentage time share. If you have 0% time share, then the income of the custodial parent is for the most part irrelevant--you will pay the same whether the custodial parent makes $0 or double your income.

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Answered on 6/13/07, 12:37 pm


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