California law requires courts to adhere to statewide uniform guidelines in
setting child support orders. The Payment Estimator applies the statewide uniform
guideline calculation to the information that you enter into the blank fields.
Click on Instructions
for information to help you enter information into the blank fields.
Warning:
Some understanding of California family law and California and federal tax law is necessary
to complete some blank fields correctly. You can obtain assistance in completing the Payment
Estimator from your county's Family Law Facilitator
or a family law attorney.
Local Child Support Agencies provide child support services to the public at no cost. Among the services
provided by Local Child Support Agencies are obtaining court orders and modifying court orders
based on statewide uniform guidelines. If you would like to apply for services, click on the
following link. I would like an application for services.