Formal Definition
Combined net income is the total sum of both Parent 1 and Parent 2's monthly income after all mandatory state deductions (like taxes, union dues, and L&I) are removed.
Real-World Application
“If Parent A has a net income of $3,000 and Parent B has a net income of $5,000, their 'Combined Net Income' is $8,000. This $8,000 figure is used to look up the base child support obligation on the state economic table.”