Q: Does non custodial pay for extracurricular and all birthday gift expenses when kids are invited?
I pay weekly support $309.00,and 79 % of medical expenses per order, I provide well for my kids.. I have been supporting 50% of activity cost for my kids but was given a bill for my daughter for 1,223.00 for 5 dance classes, ex wants me to pay all I gave her 1/2 on current one and said no more, I have another child with her which I support for basketball ..can she take me to court and make me pay for these outrages cost for extracurricular activities and she wants me to pay for all birthday gifts my kids attend especially the ones they attend when it is my weekend with them. What are my rights here to say enough and know the courts will not force me as she tells me they will and I will loose?
A:
Hopefully extracurricular activities were addressed in your Divorce Decree and/or Final Settlement Agreement. The Divorce Decree and/or Final Settlement Agreement are Court Orders which must be followed. I recommend that you start by examining these legally controlling documents. More than likely you and your former spouse addressed these "additional" costs when you divorced. If that is the case, both you and your former spouse are bound by that agreement unless you are able to go back to court and can show good cause for the change.
If you used a divorce attorney, I recommend that you contact your attorney for assistance. The attorney will also have a copy of the Divorce Decree and Settlement and will be familiar with the particulars of your situation.
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