Index
Statewide Uniform Child Support Guideline
Summary
California uses a complex statewide guideline formula to calculate child support, primarily based on parents' incomes and the amount of time each parent spends with the children.
Rights & Rules
- 01.A child's right to receive financial support adequate to meet their needs, based on a standardized calculation.
- 02.A parent's right to have child support calculated according to established guidelines, ensuring fairness and consistency.
Penalties
- 01.Failure to pay child support can result in wage garnishment, bank account levies, license suspension (driver's, professional), passport denial, and contempt of court charges.
Verified Citations
California Family Code Section 4050
Source"The Legislature finds and declares that it is the policy of this state to assure that a parent's first and principal obligation is to support his or her minor children according to the parent's circumstances and station in life."