Does child support take into account child care costs?

Yes, child support takes into account child care costs that a parent accumulates while the child is in their care. The California Guideline Child Support Calculation Formula takes into account many variables, including:

  • Time that each parent has the child in their custody
  • Gross income of each parent
  • Tax filing status of each parent
  • Child care costs
  • Other mandatory expenses

As you can see, there are many factors that go into the calculation. If you need help with your child support case, contact a family law attorney today!