Los Angeles, CA family law attorney Nina Shayan Depatie talks about how child support is calculated. She explains that California uses a statewide guideline calculation to determine child support. This calculation is performed using specialized software available to both the courts and attorneys, helping establish the appropriate support amount based on the circumstances of each case.

She emphasizes that child support calculations consider more than just each parent’s income. The amount also depends on the timeshare arrangement, meaning the amount of time each parent spends caring for the child or children. These factors work together to determine the applicable child support obligation.