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Can there be any deviation from the child support guidelines?

April 26, 2017child support deviation guidelines

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Can there be any deviation from the child support guidelines?

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Yes. The Court has the power to deviate up or down from the child support guidelines by 5%, without making any specialized findings. The Court can deviate more than 5% from the child support guidelines by making specific factual findings supporting the deviation. Factors to be considered in evaluating a request for deviation include the greater needs of older children, the specialized needs of children, and the financial resources of the parents. There are many other factors the Court may also consider.