Child support question

[Grace48]

I have a child in private school (she attends with me, as I work there) and a 1 yr old.  I do not make enough money to put my son in daycare. I tried it, but at over $100 a week I could not even make it two months. My Dad keeps him now, and I also use a two day a week church nursery at about $100 a month. I would like to be able to put my son in daycare, once his Dad is ordered to pay child support and possibly alimony. I know that daycare costs are included in AL child support calculations. So I have two questions.

1. Being as I can't afford daycare, will the judge factor in an allowable amount so I may be able to enroll my son in daycare. Without his Dad's help it is just not possible. I have the reciepts and price list of the facility I used and it is a standard tuition.

2. My daughter's tuition is taken out of my pay, up front, as I work at the school. Will any of that money be considered in the child care costs?

Thanks for your input!

[TC]

Not sure about your state, but it has been my experience that normally the NCP is held responsible for 1/2 of legitimate childcare costs.

If your paystuvs reflect the fact that the school is taking money from your check to pay for childcare I am fairly certain those deductions will be included in any calculations....if the school is doing this under the table.....unless they are willing to document such activities, I doubt the court will take your word for it.

TC

[Lee Borden]

I'm not sure what you're asking. If you're asking whether Dad's going to be required to pay his share of work-related child care, the answer's easy. Yes, but at the limited rates set by DHR. You can see the current rates here: http://www.divorceinfo.com/alchildcarerates.htm.

If you're asking whether the judge will get creative and do something else to help you, probably not.

The judge won't treat private school tuition for a school-aged child as child care cost.

[Grace48]

Thanks, Lee!