How does child support payments change if a parent gets a raise?

If a parent who is paying child support in California receives a raise, the child support payments they make may change. This is because California law requires child support payments to be based on the income of each parent. A parent receiving a raise will likely see an increase in their child support payments, as their income is now higher, unless their total financial situation has improved enough to count for an offsetting decrease. In most cases, a parent who receives a raise must inform the court of their new income, as it may impact their parenting time and/or child support responsibilities. To make sure the payments are accurate, the court may need to recalculate the amount owed. Depending on the particular financial situation, the court could order an increase in the payments, a decrease in the payments, or no change at all. If a parent’s raise is not enough to warrant an adjustment in child support payments, they may still be able to use it to provide extras for their child, like extracurricular activities or summer camps. Even though the court won’t make any changes to the payments due, the parent could still be doing more than the court-ordered amount. Additionally, if a parent needs to make a change to the child support payments, they must petition the court for a modification. It is important to remember that any changes to child support payments must be approved by the court, and that the parent must provide evidence of their income before the court can make a decision.

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