Y.R. v. A.F.

Opinion

MANELLA, J.

—Appellant Y.R., mother of Z., appeals the trial court’s order awarding child support from respondent A.F., father of Z., in an amount that deviated downward from the statewide uniform guideline by a substantial amount. Appellant contends the court failed to state its reasons for awarding less than the guideline or for concluding the amount awarded was in Z.’s best interests, as required by Family Code section 4056, subdivision (a).1 She further contends the court erroneously based the award on appellant’s and Z.’s historical expenses rather than the disposable income and…