what expenses do child support payments go for? Is a non custodial parent responsible for school reg fees?

Answer 1

I would say discuss it with your lawyer if it is not spelled out in your divorce decree or if the child/children weren't school-age when the decree was issued.
Personally, if it were a school both parents want the child/children to attend and the registration fees are expensive, then both parents should split the fees equally (like uncovered medical expenses). The fees aren't a recurring monthly expense like clothing, food, etc. which is my understanding of what the child support is intended to cover. It wouldn't be fair to expected the custodial parent to use 6 months of child support for school fees/tuition if both of you want the child/children to attend that school.
If the custodial parent wants an elite school and the non-custodial is happy with public school, discuss it with one another. If that fails, go to a mediator. If that fails, go back to court.

Answer 2

Child support goes for the upkeep of the child. If you have a child support order, the court or agency take into account both parents income and set a amount consistent to that.

From that amount, you are suppose to take care the child's basic needs. Now, if you feel it isn't enough and circumstances have change, I know you can ask the court for a review and modification.

If the registration fees are of a enormous amount than you might be able to ask the court that the custodial father contribute to them but if this is outside of the amount of child support already being paid, I don't think you will get very far unless this will be needed on a regular basis.

Answer 3

It can depend on you arrangement with the payng parent and where you are in terms of the law (I am in australia) we have a basic 18.5% for each child and that i use for my sons doctors school expenses and the likes. I have heard of others going through court and getting awarded finacial aid for school fees and the likes but that is up to you and the custodial parent, some parents look at child support to screw the other parent out of everycent. If I don't use all my sons child support for the month I bank it for him.

Answer 4

if you are honest to your self and to your children, child support payments should include anything needed for the child, from food to shelter. Im not sure the laws are defined on school expenses. When it comes to children, if BOTH parents are concerned for the children, asking the absent parent to chip in a little extra for the occassion is not a lot to ask. If you don't think you are getting enough to cover added expenses in their defense, go back to court and ask the judge to reconsider.

Answer 5

I'm afraid child support doesn't cover this. Often it's included in the paperwork as splitting the cost of any uncovered expenses in regards to schooling, medical bills and extra cirricular activities. However, if it's not in the paper work, your ex is out of gas in trying to collect.

I would suggest, if you know he/she's really struggling, to pay half, but pay it directly to the school. Or offer to pay the registration and he/she takes care of the supplies and school clothes.

I know alot of times, most people pay an absurd amount in child support and the spouse doesn't always use it properly, which infuriates them. But this is school, and this is for your child, not the ex...please don't lose sight of that. Good luck on doing the right thing.

Answer 6

It depends on your court papers. Some give specifics as to what child support goes toward, most dont. Mostly child support goes toward what the parents need to keep the child clothed, fed, healthy, and with a home.

Answer 7

Child support goes for many things for the support of the child.Most couples are able to setup agreements on support.Some have to have a judge to determine how much support and if the noncustodial parent has other obligations.Many mothers would be happy to get the support.

Answer 8

child support can be used for anything including paying the rent. So I would call up your case worker and find out if you are responsible for that. Do it the right way and get the appropriate response.