CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Child Support
......Amount
.........Financial Ability
............Equity in Residence
3 Cards On This Topic:
  • Home equity may not be considered in calculating guideline c/s unless showing of special circumstances rendering guideline support unjust or inappropriate is made pursuant to FC 4057(b).
  • Increased equity in family residence not "income" for child support purposes.
  • Equity in H's residence had to be considered when making an above-guideline child support order.