Are You Paying Too Much Support?

California child support is basically calculated by computer, using a court approved mathematical program. However, there are situations which can vastly affect the calculation of support if a person is self employed or may have circumstances where some income is not to be used in the calculation.

Attorney has seen cases with DCSS (Dept. Child Support Services) where one party gave incorrect information, or one party failed to object to financial data which was wrong, or one party failed to modify the support even while not employed, and the support arrears over 3 years, can double due to the calculation and interest used. Support does not usually ever go away unless one party (the receiving party) agrees to dismiss arrears, or there could be a violation of due process where one never got notice, or the correct paternity was never established, etc.

Because calculation of support is tied to percentage of custody, we tend to see many parents fighting about how much parenting time each has. Unfortunately due to economic conditions, this has only worsened in past 10 years.

If you need legal help with your arrears, custody modification, support modification or other family related issue, contact Attorney at 530.359.8810.