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Child Support and After School Activities
For many children, extracurricular activities like sports, music lessons, or after school programs are an important part of life. Continuing such activities after a divorce can help children in many ways, from maintaining their old routines to providing distractions from family problems. However, the question of who should pay for these events can be a contentious issue between divorced parents.
The typical child support arrangement only requires the noncustodial parent pay for the child’s basic needs – food, shelter, and so on. Entertainment, like gymnastics or art lessons, does not necessarily fall under this umbrella. However, every case is different, and every judge has a different perspective. To discuss your unique circumstances with an experienced Boca Raton divorce lawyer, call the attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 561-353-2800.
Factors in Entertainment and Child Support Decisions
If you and your former spouse cannot settle child support disputes between the two of you, you may need to bring your case before a mediator or family judge. This person will probably consider several different factors when making his or her decisions, including:
- The child’s needs. Some parents rely on day camp or after school events to provide care for their children while they are at work. If this is the case, the activity may be ruled a necessity, and both parents may be responsible for its cost.
- Each parent’s income. If one parent can easily afford to pay for extracurricular events, he or she may be ordered to do so. Otherwise, the costs may be split between the parents.
- Religious plans. If both parents contributed to a child’s religious education before the divorce, they may both be held responsible for those costs after the divorce.
Our Boca Raton child support attorneys can provide additional information about your rights as a custodial or noncustodial parent, as well as the legal representation you need during disputes.
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Raising a child after divorce is no simple undertaking. Our knowledgeable Boca Raton child support attorneys would be happy to take on your legal struggles, so you can focus on what is best for you and your child. Contact the attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. today at 561-353-2800.
