Asked in Child Support for Florida

Q: Is the non custodial parent responsible to assist with extra costs related to basic education in the public school?

For example, music class requires the rental or purchase of an instrument, is the non custodial parent required by florida law to help pay for the rental or purchase of the instrument?

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Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
Answered
  • Deltona, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: It would depend upon what your agreement says. If there is no agreement, this sort of thing can be calculated into the child support.

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