Family court's discretion in ordering child support was substantially reduced by guidelines. 7 H. App. 171, 749 P.2d 478.

Noncustodial parent's current financial situation should have been considered. 8 H. App. 446, 808 P.2d 1279.

Amended child support guidelines established pursuant to section include categories of primary child support, standard of living adjustment, and private education expense. 9 H. App. 184, 828 P.2d 1291.

Whether net income earned by an adult-student-son or daughter is "exceptional circumstance", discussed. 86 H. 368 (App.), 949 P.2d 208.

In the case of a self-employed parent, there should be careful scrutiny by agency/courts as to the reasonableness and appropriateness of business decisions that lessen the amount of income available for child support. 87 H. 178 (App.), 953 P.2d 209.

Neither expenses for a second vehicle nor preschool expenses of another child of non-custodial obligor parent supported a finding of exceptional circumstance. 88 H. 456 (App.), 967 P.2d 653.

With the consent of the payor-parent, the family court is authorized to enter an order barring the payor-parent, for a period of three years, from seeking a reduction in court-ordered child support. 101 H. 37 (App.), 61 P.3d 548.