This video discusses using income averaging to determine child support when income fluctuates yearly. Averaging a few years of income can be a simple approach for calculating initial child support and can also be included in separation agreements for future modifications. However, if there’s a significant income variation (20-30% or more), averaging may not accurately reflect the needs of the children or the payer’s ability to pay.
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