Figure 4.5 Median Special or Extraordinary Expenses Awarded per Month by Paying Parent Income for Sole Custody Cases Where Dollar Value Stated for Special Expenses

Figure 4.5 presents the median amount per month of special or extraordinary expenses (for those cases with a non-zero amount specified) at each income level. There was a consistent increase in the amount of special expenses awarded with increasing income levels. The median special expense awarded at the lowest income level was $59 (mean=$75); this amount increased to $135 (mean=$164) at the middle income level ($45,000–$59,999) and to $318 (mean=$459) at the highest income level.