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Section 7 Special Expenses Calculator

Calculate how childcare, medical, and extracurricular expenses are split between parents proportionate to income under the Federal Child Support Guidelines.

Estimate only — not legal advice. The expense must first qualify as a Section 7 expense.
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Parents' Income
Expense Details
Proportionate Share Results
Enter both incomes and the expense, then click Calculate Split.
📋 About Section 7 Expenses
Section 7 of the Federal Child Support Guidelines covers childcare, uninsured health costs, extraordinary education, post-secondary tuition, and extraordinary extracurricular activities — costs shared on top of the regular table amount of child support, in proportion to each parent's income.
Only the net cost counts — after subtracting any applicable tax credit, subsidy, or insurance reimbursement. Extracurricular and educational expenses must also clear the “extraordinary” test based on income, the child's needs, and the family's pre-separation spending pattern.
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Proportionate, Not Equal

Expenses are split based on each parent's share of combined income, not a straight 50/50 split.

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Net Cost Only

Subtract any tax credit, subsidy, or insurance reimbursement before splitting the expense.

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The Extraordinary Test

Extracurricular and educational costs must be shown to be extraordinary — not every activity qualifies.

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Keep Your Receipts

Document the gross cost, any subsidy applied, and the resulting net amount for every claimed expense.

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