California Family Code ARTICLE 2 - Statewide Uniform Guideline

• Section 4050.
  In adopting the statewide uniform guideline provided in this article, it is the intention of the Legislature to ensure that this state remains in compliance...
• Section 4052.
  The court shall adhere to the statewide uniform guideline and may depart from the guideline only in the special circumstances set forth in this article.(Repealed...
• Section 4052.5.
  (a) The statewide uniform guideline, as required by federal regulations, shall apply in any case in which a child has more than two parents. The court...
• Section 4053.
  In implementing the statewide uniform guideline, the courts shall adhere to the following principles:(a) A parent’s first and principal obligation is to support his or her...
• Section 4054.
  (a) The Judicial Council shall periodically review the statewide uniform guideline to recommend to the Legislature appropriate revisions.(b) The review shall include economic data on the cost...
• Section 4055.
  (a) The statewide uniform guideline for determining child support orders is as follows: CS = K[HN - (H%)(TN)].(b) (1) The components of the formula are as follows:(A) CS =...
• Section 4055.a.
  (a) The statewide uniform guideline for determining child support orders is as follows: CS = K[HN - (H%)(TN)].(b) (1) The components of the formula are as follows:(A) CS =...
• Section 4056.
  (a) To comply with federal law, the court shall state, in writing or on the record, the following information whenever the court is ordering an amount...
• Section 4057.
  (a) The amount of child support established by the formula provided in subdivision (a) of Section 4055 is presumed to be the correct amount of child...
• Section 4057.5.
  (a) (1) The income of the obligor parent’s subsequent spouse or nonmarital partner shall not be considered when determining or modifying child support, except in an extraordinary...
• Section 4058.
  (a) The annual gross income of each parent means income from whatever source derived, except as specified in subdivision (c) and includes, but is not limited...
• Section 4059.
  The annual net disposable income of each parent shall be computed by deducting from his or her annual gross income the actual amounts attributable to...
• Section 4060.
  The monthly net disposable income shall be computed by dividing the annual net disposable income by 12. If the monthly net disposable income figure does...
• Section 4061.
  The amounts in Section 4062 shall be considered additional support for the children and shall be computed in accordance with the following:(a) If there needs to...
• Section 4062.
  (a) The court shall order the following as additional child support:(1) Child care costs related to employment or to reasonably necessary education or training for employment skills.(2) The...
• Section 4063.
  (a) When making an order pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 4062, the court shall:(1) Advise each parent, in writing or on the record,...
• Section 4064.
  The court may adjust the child support order as appropriate to accommodate seasonal or fluctuating income of either parent.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch....
• Section 4065.
  (a) Unless prohibited by applicable federal law, the parties may stipulate to a child support amount subject to approval of the court. However, the court shall...
• Section 4066.
  Orders and stipulations otherwise in compliance with the statewide uniform guideline may designate as “family support” an unallocated total sum for support of the spouse...
• Section 4067.
  It is the intent of the Legislature that the statewide uniform guideline shall be reviewed by the Legislature at least every four years and shall...
• Section 4068.
  (a) The Judicial Council may develop the following:(1) Model worksheets to assist parties in determining the approximate amount of child support due under the formula provided in...
• Section 4069.
  The establishment of the statewide uniform guideline constitutes a change of circumstances.(Amended (as added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 138) by Stats. 1993, Ch....
• Section 4070.
  If a parent is experiencing extreme financial hardship due to justifiable expenses resulting from the circumstances enumerated in Section 4071, on the request of a...
• Section 4071.
  (a) Circumstances evidencing hardship include the following:(1) Extraordinary health expenses for which the parent is financially responsible, and uninsured catastrophic losses.(2) The minimum basic living expenses of either...
• Section 4072.
  (a) If a deduction for hardship expenses is allowed, the court shall do both of the following:(1) State the reasons supporting the deduction in writing or on...
• Section 4073.
  The court shall be guided by the goals set forth in this article when considering whether or not to allow a financial hardship deduction, and,...
• Section 4074.
  This article applies to an award for the support of children, including those awards designated as “family support,” that contain provisions for the support of...
• Section 4075.
  This article shall not be construed to affect the treatment of spousal support and separate maintenance payments pursuant to Section 71 of the Internal Revenue...
• Section 4076.
  (a) Whenever the court is requested to modify a child support order issued prior to July 1, 1992, for the purpose of conforming to the statewide...

Last modified: October 22, 2018