Is child support based on gross or net income in California?

Is child support based on gross or net income in California?

Each parent’s net disposable income is used to calculate child support. To figure out net disposable income, the court will first determine gross annual income, subtract certain deductions, and divide that by 12 for the monthly amount.

Is there a statute of limitations on back child support in California?

California has no statute of limitations on past due child support payments; child support is enforceable until paid in full.

Does child support arrears ever go away?

Child support arrears can build up quickly and take months or years to eliminate. Child support debt does not disappear when the original support obligation terminates. You may not file bankruptcy on your child support arrearages, and the support arrearage will not go away until it is paid in full.

Can back child support be forgiven in California?

If you owe child support arrears to the government because your child received public assistance (“welfare” or foster care), you may qualify for one of California’s arrears reduction programs. COAP is a California program designed to help you reduce the child support debt you owe to the government.

Can the IRS take my refund if my husband owes child support?

If you’re married to someone who owes child support—and you’re not responsible for the debt—you can file an “Injured Spouse Allocation” form with the IRS. If you submit this properly, the IRS may allow you to keep your portion of the tax refund.

Can my husband’s back child support affect me?

A parent’s remarriage won’t directly affect child support in California. Since California is a community property state, each spouse has joint ownership of the married couple’s assets.

Can joint tax refund be garnished?

Creditor Garnishments When you file a joint tax return, there is no way for creditors to distinguish which portion of the refund belongs to you and which to your spouse. If your spouse has an outstanding judgment against him and the creditor has a court order to garnish wages, your entire tax refund may be garnished.