LINE 9c, Long Distance Transportation Expenses

Enter the average monthly costs of long distance travel necessitated by the Parenting Plan’s residential or visitation schedule.

Use SKRATCHPAD to convert Long Distance Transportation Expenses to Monthly amounts.

Long Distance Transportation 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 Long Distance Transportation 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.