In re the Marriage of McCausland

¶1 — In this case, we are asked to determine whether RCW 26.19.020 creates a presumption that the trial court should extrapolate when it exceeds the economic table in the child support schedule. We are also asked to resolve an apparent conflict among the divisions of the Court of Appeals regarding the use of extrapolation in determining child support obligations. Both parties request attorney fees and costs on appeal.

Fairhurst, J.

f 2 We hold that the trial court may not use extrapolation when it exceeds the economic table in the child support schedule because extrapolation is merely a…