Child Support Basics

As a California attorney, I'm often asked about child support laws in our state. Here's what you need to know:
*California courts use a formula to determine child support payments, based on factors such as each parent's income, custody arrangement, and the child's needs.
*Both parents are responsible for financially supporting their child, regardless of whether they were married.
*Child support payments typically continue until the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever is later.
*If a parent fails to pay child support, they may face penalties such as loss of a driver's license, loss of a passport, tax refund intercepts, and even jail time.
*Childcare and uninsured medical expenses are typically shared, in addition to monthly child support.
It's important to remember that child support is intended to provide for the needs of the child, and it's not optional.
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