Section 7 expenses are proportionally divided based on each parent’s income ratio

Section 7 expenses (also called special or extraordinary expenses) are shared between parents according to their respective income levels. The calculation uses a proportional formula where each parent contributes based on their percentage of the total combined income.

For example, if one parent earns $60,000 and the other earns $40,000:

• The parent earning $60,000 would pay 60% of Section 7 expenses
• The parent earning $40,000 would pay 40% of Section 7 expenses

This income-proportional approach ensures a fair distribution of costs while accounting for each parent’s financial capacity to contribute to expenses like:

• Childcare costs
• Medical and dental expenses
• Educational programs
• Extracurricular activities