Los Angeles, CA family law attorney Robyn Santucci talks about whether a parent can be required to pay for additional expenses beyond basic child support. In addition to basic or guideline child support, which is calculated based on income and time-sharing, the family code permits the possibility of additional child support in four specific categories. These categories may include child care expenses that are necessary for a parent to work during their custodial time, uninsured medical expenses that the court may require to be divided equally or in another proportion, special educational expenses considered as child support, and travel expenses necessary for visitation with the child. The court can issue orders specifying the proportion each parent should contribute in addition to the guideline amount.