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What-If Simulator

Put two situations next to each other — before and after a life change — and read the dollar difference. Useful for relocation, remarriage, or custody planning.

What-if simulator — compare two scenarios

Model a raise, a custody change, or added child-care costs in California(Income Shares) and see the monthly difference instantly.

State

Scenario A — baseline

Paying parent income ($/mo)

Other parent income ($/mo)

Children

Overnights/yr

Child care ($/mo)

Health ins ($/mo)

Scenario B — changed

Paying parent income ($/mo)

Other parent income ($/mo)

Children

Overnights/yr

Child care ($/mo)

Health ins ($/mo)

A — baseline$676/mo

B — changed$1,029/mo

Difference (B − A)+$354/mo (+52%)

Monthly obligation: A vs B

Annual impact: about $4,245/year more under scenario B.

Model estimate — not yet verified against the official schedule. Treat as directional.

Not legal or financial advice. This estimate follows the state’s statutory guideline formula but cannot capture every factor a court considers (health insurance, childcare, prior orders, deviations, imputed income).