ARGH! What is child support for exactly
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| Wed, 02-01-2006 - 8:04pm |
I have posted on a few boards on IVILLAGE. I think this is my first post here. I am sure I am not the only one with an ex who thinks every little expense is "COVERED BY CHILD SUPPORT".
We have been divorced for 2 years. I have 2 kids (DD almost 16 and DS 12). The latest is my daughters driver's ed expenses. My new husband and I bought her a car (1989 Jeep) and plan on paying the insurance. We told her to ask him for driver's ed for her birthday (next week). He told her it is "PART OF CHILD SUPPORT". I have forked over the money for her 8th grade trip to DC, her 9th grade band trip to LA, and this year her band is going to Montreal. Which I have also paid!
Granted, he makes very good money, so I make out better than most divorced mothers. Am I wrong to feel this way?
Thanks.
Karen
P.S. He is taking me to court next week to get out of paying alimony. Although I remarried, it was never a clause in our divorce. Plus, he cheated on me numerous times (which I can prove), but I went easy on him so the kids would not be part of a nasty divorce. SOME THANKS!

My atty says it's to cover normal everyday expenses. However, w/out a clause stating that ex is to pay a certain share of extra expenses I don't know if you can make him short of going back to court and changing the orders. Have you kept receipts of all the expenses? It would help a lot if you can show that you spend well over his c/s and that you are paying for extra expense by yourself. Of course seek some sort of legal counsel to make sure of your rights/options in your area.
Hope I could help
Katkat
How annoying! My attorney has told me (and my stbx) that child support covers daily expenses like having a roof over their heads, electricity, food, gas in the car etc. Anything above and beyond is divided in 1/2 - medical expenses, field trips, clothing etc. So far my stbx has paid his share of extra expenses, but in his own sweet time.
Melanie
Hey..... child support is basically to cover normal, everyday food, clothing and shelter basics.
Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~
Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~