The divorce or separation of California parents can be hard on every member of their family. However, when it comes to determining where their kids will live and how they will be cared for, parents should know that there are several important factors that courts will evaluate.
Judges can consider earning capacity instead of income
Like other states, California family courts usually determine child support based on each parent's income. As a previous post on this blog discussed, determining each parent's income is not always simply a matter of comparing paychecks or tax returns.
What is considered when determining net income for child support?
Parents in California must concern themselves with many aspects of their children's lives. They need to ensure that their medical needs are met, ensure they are receiving an education, schedule activities that their children enjoy and many other aspects of their lives. They also must provide for them financially. At a basic level this includes providing food, clothing and shelter, but there are many other costs that parents must pay for their children. This responsibility is true for all parents as well.
