Section 7 expenses are shared proportionally between parents based on their respective incomes
Section 7 expenses are special or extraordinary expenses that both parents must share based on their income levels. The amount each parent contributes is calculated using their proportional income ratio, ensuring a fair distribution of these additional child-related costs.
- The higher-earning parent typically pays a larger percentage
- Contributions are calculated using each parent’s annual gross income
- The court may adjust proportions based on special circumstances
- Both parents must agree on expenses before sharing costs