I'm somewhat familiar with the case law regarding Section 7 expenses...specifically that the expenses must be reasonably affordable by each parent, but not sure if it actually plays out like that in the real world. As an example:
Ex is the sole custodian and was staying home with the children (4 and 2) until this year when she decided to go back to college. My oldest child is in a J/K program, whereas my youngest has been put in child care at a rate of approximately $800 per month.
I pay full guideline child support. After rent, student loans, and misc expenses I have about $700 to put towards section 7 each month (reflected in my financial statement submitted to the family court).
Ex has sent a request over to my lawyer indicating the monthly cost of my youngest's child care, and also states that my oldest requires after school supervision at a cost of approximately $800 per month. So around $1600 in total has been requested per Section 7.
Can I be forced by the courts to find a second job in order to cover the entirety of these expenses, or will my ex be expected to find a job in addition to her college studies so she may pay her fair share?
Ex is the sole custodian and was staying home with the children (4 and 2) until this year when she decided to go back to college. My oldest child is in a J/K program, whereas my youngest has been put in child care at a rate of approximately $800 per month.
I pay full guideline child support. After rent, student loans, and misc expenses I have about $700 to put towards section 7 each month (reflected in my financial statement submitted to the family court).
Ex has sent a request over to my lawyer indicating the monthly cost of my youngest's child care, and also states that my oldest requires after school supervision at a cost of approximately $800 per month. So around $1600 in total has been requested per Section 7.
Can I be forced by the courts to find a second job in order to cover the entirety of these expenses, or will my ex be expected to find a job in addition to her college studies so she may pay her fair share?
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