Opinion ID: 2383603
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Heading: Calculation of Current Support Under the Child Support Guidelines

Text: With regard to current support, White argues that the court erred in attributing to Allen a $2,000 per month obligation of support for his other children while fixing the amount of this son's support at only $1,500. The court found that for purposes of the child support guidelines Allen had an adjusted gross income of well in excess of $400,000 per year. White contends that because the guidelines suggest an award of $1,100 for the highest income bracket of $126,000, it was clear error to have awarded only $400 more than the suggested amount when Allen's income is four times greater than the highest bracket. When a parent's income exceeds the maximum amount in the guidelines, the determination of current child support is within the discretion of the trial court. Absent a violation of a positive rule of law we will overturn the trial court's decision only if it results in a plain and unmistakable injustice, so apparent that it is instantly visible without argument. Smith v. Smith, 419 A.2d 1035, 1038 (Me.1980). No abuse of discretion has been demonstrated. The remaining issues are without merit and require no discussion. The entry is: Judgment affirmed. All concurring.