FC §4058
Type: California Family Code
Summary
Defines “annual gross income” for child support calculation. Subdivision (a): income from whatever source derived, including salaries, wages, commissions, bonuses, rents, dividends, pensions, interest, trust income, disability/unemployment benefits, social security, spousal support received, and business income. Subdivision (b): court may consider earning capacity in lieu of actual income. Subdivision (c): excludes child support received and need-based public assistance from gross income.
When to use
Cite when establishing the income base for guideline calculations. Central to any argument about what income should be included or excluded. Pairs with §4058(a) for income definition and §4058(b) for earning capacity imputation.
Linked exhibits
Transclude of Exhibits-by-Statute.base