Q: Is my former spouse required to help with school registration fees in addition to child support?
We've been divorced for 18 months and I didn't think of this originally so it's not in the divorce decree. He does pay the court ordered child support but refuses to help with the annual registration fees in public school. I have 2 kids in high school and 2 kids in elementary. The HS fees are close to $500 every year but he won't help. He says it's covered in the child support.
A: The divorce decree is what is controlling in these situations. If it is not included in the decree then you would need to petition to modify in order to get it added. If it is included you would need to file an order to show cause. There very well may be some language in the decree stating that school expenses will be divided evenly but without looking I can't say. If you had an attorney represent you I would contact them for a clearer answer this question.
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