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California Child Support Estimator

Gather the inputs a California guideline child support calculation depends on. No figure is shown until verified guideline logic is in place.

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Higher earner — monthly gross income

Other parent — monthly gross income

Number of children

Higher earner's parenting timeshare: 30%

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California guideline child support is set by statute and produced with certified software using full income, tax, deduction and timeshare data. This page collects those inputs and does not reproduce the guideline formula.

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About this tool

This tool collects information. It does not display a calculated figure, and nothing on this page is a California court calculation.

Methodology

California guideline child support is set by statute and calculated with certified software using complete income, tax, deduction and timeshare data. This tool collects those inputs; it does not reproduce the guideline formula.

Limitations

Does not compute a guideline figure
Does not account for tax filing status, deductions or hardship deductions
Does not include add-on expenses such as childcare and uninsured health costs
Not an official California court calculation

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