Q: What kind of trouble will I be in for not providing the non custodial parent with childcare receipts?
At my last child support modification hearing I was told by my conference officer that because of a Pennsylvania guideline change in October of 2017, that I am now suppose to provide the other party with receipts or proof of payment for my babysitter usage for our children. This has been close to a year ago and i haven't provided the first receipt even though the guidelines says it must be done within a reasonable amount of time or it will be within the discretion of the court. I just received paperwork for a modification hearing due to another child being born and I am wondering what they might do about my childcare since I have not provided any proof.
A:
If you can provide proof at any court hearing, my gut feeling is that there will be no penalty against you. If, however, you can't provide proof of payment for child care, a court may reduce your child support award accordingly.
But if you can provide such proof to your ex *before* the hearing, then do that ASAP.
Best of luck to you.
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