CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Child Support
......Current C/S Guidelines
.........Rebutting Presumptive Amount
............Findings Required
3 Cards On This Topic:
  • Court must make specific findings when ordering child support which differs from statewide guideline.
  • Court cannot exercise discretion in making c/s order that differs from guideline w/out statement of reasons either in writing or on record.
  • Time limits to request trial ct. to state reasons for below guideline c/s award.