California · Income Shares
$1,823/mo
$21,876/yr
110 / 365
P1 30%P2 70%
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Scenarios
3
Lowest /mo
$1,187
Highest /mo
$2,137
Spread
$950/mo
11,400 per year
Your scenarios
· edit anything to recalculate instantlyCalifornia · Income Shares
$1,187/mo
$14,244/yr
Lowest$-636/mo
182 / 365
P1 50%P2 50%
California · Income Shares
$2,137/mo
$25,644/yr
Highest+$314/mo
110 / 365
P1 30%P2 70%
Monthly support · stacked breakdown
USD/monthDelta vs “Current baseline”
$/monthAI insights
What your comparison is telling us
Largest financial difference between scenarios
“Payor +20% raise” comes in at $2,137/mo while “50/50 shared custody” lands at $1,187/mo — a spread of $950/mo, or about $11,400/yr.
Biggest factor affecting your estimates
Across these scenarios, “Child-related expenses” keeps surfacing as the most influential variable. Adjusting it tends to move the estimate the most.
Shared custody impact analysis
In California, crossing 73 overnights triggers a cross-credit adjustment, which softened the obligation in “Current baseline”.
Potential modification considerations
A change of this magnitude (>80%) often meets the statutory threshold to formally request a modification. Many courts use a 15–25% materiality test.
Many families compare multiple possibilities during transitions. Exploring scenarios is a healthy way to reduce uncertainty and feel more in control of what's ahead.
Side-by-side metrics
| Metric | Current baseline California | 50/50 shared custody California | Payor +20% raise California |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly support | $1,823 | $1,187 $-636 vs #1 | $2,137 +$314 vs #1 |
| Yearly support | $21,876 | $14,244 | $25,644 |
| Combined net income | $9,300/mo | $9,300/mo | $10,500/mo |
| Payor income share | 60% | 60% | 65% |
| Basic obligation | $2,490 | $2,490 | $2,811 |
| Add-on expenses | $551 | $359 | $593 |
| Custody adjustment | 85% | 55% | 85% |
| Parent 1 overnights | 110/365 | 182/365 | 110/365 |
| Children | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Daycare | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Healthcare | $250 | $250 | $250 |
| Statutory floors applied | — | — | — |
| Confidence | 78% | 78% | 78% |
Future forecast
Projected support · “Current baseline”
years
Today
$1,823/mo
In 10 years
$1,167/mo
$-656/mo vs today
Total projected
$205,788
Cumulative across horizon
2027 · +3% income growth2028 · +3% income growth2029 · Daycare ends2031 · Healthcare premiums +15%2034 · One child ages out
Future events on your timeline
5 active+3% income growth
+3% income growth
Daycare ends
Healthcare premiums +15%
One child ages out
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