This is a generic Affidavit to accompany a Motion to amend or strike alimony provisions of a divorce decree on the remarriage of the plaintiff former spouse. This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.
Alimony Spouse Support For Child In Los Angeles
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In California, child support is typically the responsibility of the biological or legal parents of the child. This means that you generally cannot pursue child support from your ex-husband's new wife, as she is not the child's biological or legal parent.
Under California law, for the most part, a new spouse's income is not used in the calculation for child support. It may only be considered when not doing so would cause extreme and severe hardship to the child involved. Usually, the calculation is made strictly using the parents' gross income.
The guideline states that the paying spouse's support be presumptively 40% of his or her net monthly income, reduced by one-half of the receiving spouse's net monthly income. If child support is an issue, spousal support is calculated after child support is calculated.
Courts also count health insurance, other medical expenses, daycare costs, school expenses, and other special needs when evaluating the responsibilities of both parents regarding child support. Courts do not directly consider the income of a new spouse when assessing child support obligations.
Both parents have the legal duty to provide financial support for their child whether they are married, divorced, or even live with their children. The court may order either or both parents to make regular payments to cover a child's living and medical expenses.
Estimate Alimony Payments. Common methods for calculating spousal support typically take up to 40% of the paying spouse's net income, which is calculated after child support. 50% of the recipient spouse's net income is then subtracted from the total if they are working.
Here's the formula: CS = K (HN – (H%)(TN)). CS is the child support amount for one child (different multipliers are applied to that amount to come up with the total for more than one child).
40% of the high earner's net monthly income minus 50% of the low earner's net monthly income. For instance, if Spouse A earns $5,000 per month and Spouse B earns $2,500 per month, temporary spousal support might be calculated as follows: 40% of $5,000 = $2,000. 50% of $2,500 = $1,250.