Figure 4.6 Median Monthly Child Support Award Amount in Sole Custody Cases by Paying Parent Income and Whether Special or Extraordinary Expenses were Awarded

Figure 4.6 presents the results of this analysis. The findings indicated a steady increase of award amounts both with and without special or extraordinary expenses as income levels increased. Further, at all income levels, total monthly child support amounts awarded were higher for sole custody cases in which special or extraordinary expenses were awarded than for cases not having these expenses.