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Yes, most of the time, but sometimes there isn't as much money in the child support to cover it
Actually, the intent of the law is such:
If both parents made the same amount of money neither would not pay child support. In that case each would be responsible for all support costs when they are with them: food, housing, medical, clothing, everything. There would be no sharing of any costs.
Since there is a disparity in the incomes the child support gives the receiver, money to provide for the children to the same extent as the payer during their time of care. What this does is maintain the level of living for the children when with both parents. If child support was meant to pay for all of one parent's financial obligations for that child, then the person receiving the child support would have to pay all of the medical cost, all of the clothing, all of the food, all of the housing expenses for both homes for the child. The person paying would pay for nothing even when the child was with them. It is a means of evening out the disparity and maintaining an even level of care for the minor children.
NOT to absolve either of paying for care during their time with the children.
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Can a mother file for child support after the child graduate from high school in Tennessee?
If the child continues on to higher education and lives at home--maybe. If not, you are on your own. Most divorce and child support orders cover this circumstance.
Will my dad have to pay child support if i go to college and i dont live with either of my parents?
That depends on the child support order that is in place right now, the state laws in your jurisdiction and the court with jurisdiction. If they don't originally cover college expenses child support orders can sometimes be modified to cover a child who stays in school. In any case, the issue must be addressed by your court and your mother will need to seek any modification of the support order, if necessary. She can inquire at the court or consult with an attorney who can review the situation and explain the options.That depends on the child support order that is in place right now, the state laws in your jurisdiction and the court with jurisdiction. If they don't originally cover college expenses child support orders can sometimes be modified to cover a child who stays in school. In any case, the issue must be addressed by your court and your mother will need to seek any modification of the support order, if necessary. She can inquire at the court or consult with an attorney who can review the situation and explain the options.That depends on the child support order that is in place right now, the state laws in your jurisdiction and the court with jurisdiction. If they don't originally cover college expenses child support orders can sometimes be modified to cover a child who stays in school. In any case, the issue must be addressed by your court and your mother will need to seek any modification of the support order, if necessary. She can inquire at the court or consult with an attorney who can review the situation and explain the options.That depends on the child support order that is in place right now, the state laws in your jurisdiction and the court with jurisdiction. If they don't originally cover college expenses child support orders can sometimes be modified to cover a child who stays in school. In any case, the issue must be addressed by your court and your mother will need to seek any modification of the support order, if necessary. She can inquire at the court or consult with an attorney who can review the situation and explain the options.
What does child support payments cover?
Food, clothing, housing, education, general support, etc.
Will bankruptsy cover child support arrears?
No, they cannot be cleared in a bankruptcy.
Does a parent have to pay back child support to a grandmother if the child was in their care?
Nah. I didn't have to, and my lawer said I didn't have to!(I am serious.)=This may depend on the state and county you live in. In parts of PA, if the grandparents are given custody of a child or have custody of a child, they CAN petition for child support, and yes the parents would have to pay for the care of that child.=
Does a father have to pay half of private school as well as child support?
That would depend on what was ordered in the custody ruling. If the judge ordered ample amount of child support to cover the expenses of raising a child and private school, then the father may not have been ordered to pay any towards private school. Also, a judge may feel private school is not necessary and rule that the mohter pay the tuition, depending on why she put the child in private shool. It really all depends on several factors, such as the circumstances, amount of child support being paid, as well as the judge and how he or she rules on this.
Does your child support cover insurance co payments?
Your child support should be a set number of dollars every month for you child or children. this is to be used for all needs of the child. food, medical, recreation.
What does New jersey child support cover?
http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/csguide/index.htm
Can foster care reimbursement be garnished?
No, that is not an income or salary. That is like child support for the foster child and should cover the expenses for that child.
How long does a child support judgment last?
It depends on your state. In most places it ends when the child reaches and 18 and also graduates from high school but not after their 19th birthday. In some states it is 21. A Separation Agreement signed by the parties at the time of the divorce can provide for child support until the child has completed an undergraduate degree in a timely manner. Also, some states are extending the period for child support to cover higher education.
What expenses does child support cover?
The general care and well being of your child, this could mean clothes, shelter, food, education and entertainment.
You pay child support every month plus buy school clothes pay for sports and more and your ex thinks you need to pay her child support plus split all expenses with her such as school lunch school fees?
It depends on the State that you are in because every state has its own autonomy, meaning, they set their own laws in areas not affected by the US Constitution. Child support is to cover all the common living expenses. Unless it is an out of the norm expense, and you have joint noncustodial custody, you are not obligated to pay any other expenses...by law. Public interest suggest you help the child. Try not to look at it as helping her / him, but rather for the child. That is a good parent.
