LINE 9a, Day Care Expenses

Enter average monthly day care costs.

Day care expenses are not included in the economic table amount.

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Day care expenses are shared by the parents in the same proportion as the basic support obligation. The court may use its discretion to determine the necessity and reasonableness of day care expenses.

Allocation Standard #3 Day Care and Special Childrearing Expenses: Day care and special child rearing expenses, such as tuition and long distance transportation costs to and from the parents for visitation purposes, are not included in the economic table. These expenses shall be shared by the parents in the same proportion as the basic child support obligation. RCW 26.119.080.

Allocation Standard #4 The court may exercise its discretion to determine the necessity for and the reasonableness of all amounts ordered in excess of the basic child support obligation.

Day care expenses may be reduced by applying the Federal Tax Credit. Click the Federal Tax Credit button. Any resulting credit is subject to court approval.