What to do about proof regarding child care costs?
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What to do about proof regarding child care costs?
I have a court order requiring me to pay half of child care costs but also requires proof of those costs. I have never asked for proof before. My ex uses a family member of her new husband as a child care provider new husband’s daughter’s grandmother. My son is now in kindergarden. My ex drops him off and picks him up from school every day. My ex has refused to provide me with her work schedule to show daycare is needed. My son has told me that he no longer goes to daycare at the current daycare provider. My ex has said that they pay for the full month of child care regardless of how often he goes even if he doesn’t go at all. Am I still required to pay half of daycare costs without proof of daycare expenses or proof of a need for child care or proof that my son is actually attending daycare?
Asked on September 1, 2012 under Family Law, Illinois
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you have a court order requiring you to be provided proof of child care costs as a condition for you paying one half (1/2) of such, then you should simply call and write your "ex" a note asking for receipts for all future costs associated with child care expenses for your son and those for the past six (6) months.
Keep a copy of the letter for future use and need. If you are not provided with the back up receipts for the costs associated with your son's care, then from what you have written, you should not be obligated to pay half of what is claimed. From what you have written, the "ex" may be pocketing the costs that you have been paying improperly.
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