La Vergne, TN asked in Child Support for Tennessee

Q: Can the expenses be collected through child support? Or Do you need to request a deviation moving forward?

Modification to an order states that: The parties shall continue being responsible for the same uncovered expenses, but the Mother shall henceforth pay 82% of the uncovered expenses with Father paying 18% of those expenses.

Can the following expenses that have been paid by the father be brought to the child support office to be collected on?

Medical Expenses

School and Church Camps

Sports- Volleyball and Cheer expenses

School club fees

High school college credits

Car insurance

If not, could a deviation be requested?

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1 Lawyer Answer
Paul E. Tennison
Paul E. Tennison
Answered
  • Brentwood, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: No, the child support office will not be interested in attempting to sort out the payment of expenses. I recommend you consult with an attorney. In general, the best way to proceed if one of the parents is failing to pay their portion of expenses is to proceed with a petition for contempt. Contempt is a court action through which one party holds the other accountable for failing to follow a valid court order. You should also likely ensure you are quite clear with the other parent about the amount owed and that you will take legal action to rectify if not timely paid. Good luck.

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