WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES?
There are more “extra” expenses for the children besides private school, camp, and child care. In reaching an agreement out of Court there are expenses parents should think about and discuss. Keep in mind that expenses change and oftentimes increase as the children get older. Even though your children might be 4 and 6 years old now, and only take ballet and gymnastics, at 14 and 16 years old they may have expensive costs like tutoring and car insurance.^TOP WHAT KINDS OF EXTRA EXPENSES FOR THEIR CHILDREN MIGHT A DIVORCING COUPLE CONSIDER? A divorcing couple should discuss the payment of expenses such as: • Extracurricular activities • Day and overnight camp or other summer programs • Car insurance • Tutoring • SAT prep courses or tutoring • College visit costs • College applications • Special occasion clothing • Prom dresses and related expenses • Birthday gifts for friends’ parties the children attend • Significant birthday/holiday gifts for the children • Bar/Bat Mitzvah costs • Bar/
