Should child support really be the way it is?

King, I loke some of yoru suggestions. And there is some benefit to having a specific rule. But you'll probably agree there are many instances wehre flexibility offers better options in some cases. The truth is, virtually every case is "exceptional". The problem is the lack of uniformity in application, even of fixed rules, much less flexible approaches. Too bad we can't have a hard rule that all family law judges must exercise "good judgment" when it comes to matters of chiuld and spousal support. But your ideas have a lot of merit. Thanks for your efforts here.