A. BASIC ORDER
The basic child support obligation, based upon the income of
the non-custodial parent is as follows:
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For children in excess of 3 covered by the order, the support shall be no less than that for 3 children; should a judge order support at the 3 child level, written findings shall describe the circumstances of the particular case which warrant the minimum order.
Within the discretion of the court, and in consideration of the totality of the circumstances of the parties, the Basic Order may be either increased or decreased by 2%. An adjustment of 2% shall not be considered a deviation.
B. AGE DIFFERENTIAL
The above orders are to be increased to reflect the costs of raising older children. The following is intended to be applied to the age of the oldest child in the household for whom support is sought under the pending action.
AGE OF OLDEST CHILD PERCENTAGEINCREASE
0 - 12 Basic Order Applies
13-18 Basic Order + 100% of Basic Order
Over 18 Discretion of the Court (and if statute permits)
C. CUSTODIAL PARENT INCOME ADJUSTMENT
Where the custodial parent works and earns income in excess of $20,000 after consideration of child care expenses, the support order is to be reduced by the percentage that the excess represents in relation to the combined incomes of both parents minus the custodial parent's disregard.
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