CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Child Support
......Amount
.........Standard of Living
7 Cards On This Topic:
  • Children should share standard of living of wealthiest parent, even if support improves standard of living of custodial parent as well.
  • Drastic deviation from guideline amount in high income case would be an abuse of discretion.
  • High child support affirmed based upon parties' high standard of living and H's rapidly increasing income.
  • Child should share in wealthy parent's standard of living.
  • Standard of living during marriage does not limit child support award.
  • Noncustodial spouse not required to pay more support so children can keep pace with wealthy stepparent's standard of living.
  • Standard of living and child support.