Child support in California can be extremely confusing and seem totally subjective. Most times, the payments are nowhere near enough for the parent with primary or full physical custody to clothe, feed, and shelter the child. For the non-custodial parent making the payments, it may seem like too much money paid out to unknown child expenses.
The courts often look at various factors when determining these payments. Once in place, they can be tough to change. However, situations change, and these court-ordered payments may need a mod