What does child support cover?

Full question:

What does child support cover? My Daughter is very athletic and my ex will not even pay half for her registration fee's or equipment.

  • Category: Divorce
  • Subcategory: Child Support
  • Date:
  • State: Colorado

Answer:

Child support can generally be used by you for any purpose directly or indirectly used for the benefit of the child. The Divorce papers should set the amount of support to be paid. Items which the ex pays outside of his obligation as stated in the divorce papers is discretionary. Some divorced parents contribute far above their obligation, while others stick to their obligation.

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FAQs

Generally, one parent cannot unilaterally stop a child from participating in sports if it is in the child's best interest and included in the custody agreement. If you believe your child's participation in sports is being unjustly restricted, you may need to seek legal advice or mediation to resolve the issue.