Legal Question in Family Law in California
how much would I have to pay for child support for 2 kids?
Asked on 2/25/13, 2:13 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Zaida Zuraek Bridgford
Law Office of Zaida Z. Bridgford
It depends on the incomes of both parents and the timeshare over the children, among other factors. If you want a basic idea of how much you may be required to pay, you can start with the Department of Child Support Services Guideline Calculator.
https://www.cse.ca.gov/ChildSupport/cse/guidelineCalculator
Answered on 2/25/13, 3:30 pm
Ms. Bridgford gives a good answer. I would just add that a ballpark figure is 45% of your income after payroll deductions, times the percentage of time they spend with the other parent, minus 45% of the other parent's after-deductions income, times the percentage of time they spend with you. The full calculation is a lot more complicated than that, but that is a rough idea.
Answered on 2/25/13, 5:17 pm