Child support is the periodic amount paid by a parent to the other for the financial maintenance and support of their minor child. The period of payment is mostly on a monthly basis. The court determines the amount of child support and may order add-ons which can be mandatory or discretionary depending on the circumstances and needs of the child. 

Mandatory child support is mostly described as healthcare and childcare expenses, which are usually borne by both parents. Meanwhile, discretionary add-ons are expenses incurred on extracurricular activities and private schooling costs. 

Jos Family Law Firm can step in as the best child support lawyers in Orange County to win immediate and effective child support orders from the courts.

 How are Child Support Payments Calculated?
When a couple goes through a divorce or separation, they may naturally worry about how much support their children would be entitled to.

Child Support laws in California give sweeping powers to the court to determine the child custody guideline amount. This amount is determined using a formula that factors in the number of children, time spent by each parent with the child, income of both parents, and the tax filing status of both parents. 

We Help Parents Resolve Child Support Matters
Being comprehensively experienced in child support matters, we can precisely calculate the guideline for child support once parents give us the required information. 

If you have questions or want to discuss your case with our attorneys, don't hesitate to give us a call at (714) 733-7066. We're here to help.