• exceptional needs of the child;

• if the non-custodial parent's income is substantially less than the custodial parent's income;

• a property settlement between the parents provides that resources for the child above the minimum support requirements; 

• the non-custodial parent provides support for other dependents and the guideline amounts would cause hardship; 

• the non-custodial parent needs a temporary reduction (of no longer than 12 months) in support payments to repay a substantial debt; 

• the custodial parent provides medical insurance coverage; 

• the custodial parent receives child support payments for other children and the custodial parents household income is substantially greater than that of the non-custodial parent; and 

• any other extraordinary factors.

D.C. child support terminates upon the child’s 21^st birthday.

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