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Q: How did you arrive at this child support amount?

A: The child support amount is based upon the information you provide to us prior to the filing of the Summons and Complaint (i.e. visitation, health insurance costs, union dues, etc.), and the information in the case. This includes the information we receive from the Employment Development Department regarding your work history and the amount of child support for other children you may have for whom you pay child support. This information is entered into a support calculation program (copy is attached to the Proposed Judgment in your packet) which indicates the income and deductions given to arrive at the amount of child support.

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