Child support is the monthly payment that a parent pays to another for the support of a minor child. It is generally based upon each parent’s income (earned or imputed) and the time each parent has with the child. California court relies on software called Dissomaster to calculate what it refers to as “guideline child support.” A knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney can explore various methods and laws to obtain a guideline support amount in favor of the payor or payee.