Child support; revise factors for award of.

HB 485 amends Mississippi's child support guidelines to update the factors courts must consider when adjusting support amounts beyond standard calculations. It adds specific circumstances that allow judges to deviate from standard guidelines, including extraordinary medical/dental costs, a child's independent income, seasonal income fluctuations, special needs of children (including those over 21), and shared parenting arrangements. The bill also explicitly includes factors like the custodial parent's homemaking services and child care expenses tied to employment. This directly affects parents and courts in Mississippi child support cases by expanding the criteria for tailored support awards.