Opinion ID: 2334045
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 15

Heading: step b primary child support need

Text: The minimum needs of the several members of a household are established below. The order of household members is ranked on the basis of age. First member (usually a parent) $450 a month Second member, 40% thereof, or $180 a month Third & Fourth members, 30% thereof, or $135 a month Each additional member, 20% thereof, or $ 90 a month The primary child support need of each child in question will be considered by first determining that child's rank in the custodial parent's household and then using the appropriate figure shown above. Add to the total primary needs of all the children in question the cost of extraordinary medical expenses and the cost of child care needed to allow a custodial parent to work. Other expenses incurred because of the special needs of a child may be allowed if found by the Court to be necessary. See, e.g., Swedenhjelm v. McNair, supra. Subtract from the minimum needs of any child such child's earnings or income.