should child support include co-payments from doctors and payment for braces?
2006-09-29 12:52:30 · 15 answers · asked by ocairde 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
It's a state by state thing obviously.
In mine, those are paid on top of baseline support - but split between both parents.
2006-09-29 12:56:23 · answer #1 · answered by Gay Muslim Pride!! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Child support is generally separate from that. Uncovered medical expenses such a co-payments, braces, etc. would be on top of the child support payment. Either a 50/50 split or split on an income proportionate basis.
2006-09-29 12:57:35 · answer #2 · answered by lucydesi1940 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the situation. Child support is based off of what two people make and child care (if it is paid). It does not include any other expenses that occur w/the kids. So for ex: I have a set of twins. 90% of my child support is consumed for daycare expense. So that leaves 10% lft frm CS plus what I bring home to provide a roof over there head, clothings, shoes, medical expenses, extra cirrcular activities..so forth and so on. So I think that it should be depending on the circumtance. I have a child that cost me abt $150.00 a month in medicine along w/co-pays for the doctor so forth and so on.
For some reason people that have to pay chld support thinks that it goes a long way and that they shld nt have to pay for anything else. Why is that?
In my original support oder he was suppose to pay 80% of whatever balance was not paid. He never did it and I paid for it myself on top of everything else.
2006-09-29 13:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by Katricia R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a male who is separated and headed for divorce. Per your question, I cut way back on my expenses in order for my ex to enjoy the same/better standard of living. I routinely pick up co-pays, the cost of school supplies, etc.
While I live in a dump right now, my kids don't. Point: if covering the doctor appointments keeps them healthy, you have a duty to do so if your ex can't. If she can, that might be a different story but I would still argue you have a duty to do so as they will reflect back 15-20 years from now about Dad's involvement/concern in their life.
2006-09-29 13:08:56 · answer #4 · answered by markoh4fun 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The judge awards child support in one monthly payment which is to help pay part of all living expenses for the kids which includes medical and dental bills, school supplies, clothes, etc. but unfortunately which is unaccountable to the courts
2006-09-29 13:06:22 · answer #5 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies case by case, depending on income of the non-custodial parent. If the one raising the kids makes much less and let's say, has NO medical insurance etc, then yes, The non-custodial will probably have to pay either all or half of all medical expenses incurred BUT the final ruling is still in the Judges hands...
2006-09-29 13:11:39 · answer #6 · answered by conniechung 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i Don't Understand the doctor bit, but your child support is supposed to even out over the life of the child and cover all expenses. Many men however want the best for their children and are not afraid to put their hands in their pockets to pay for it
2006-09-29 12:57:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES... Why not? Child support is supposed to go towards any of the child's expenses
2006-09-29 13:05:57 · answer #8 · answered by starlight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That should be seperate in your divorce decree.. My ex-husband pays child support, or barely I should say, and I have to provider the health insurance. We are supposed to split the copays though.. Hope that helps!
2006-09-29 13:01:37 · answer #9 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Re-read your marital support agreement - that should spell out how medical bills are handled.
2006-09-29 12:56:04 · answer #10 · answered by RT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋