What exactly does child support cover?
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child support on Friday, June 5, 2020. Child support is supposed to cover a parent’s many obligations and expenses, including basic necessities such as medical care, education, childcare, transportation, entertainment, extracurricular activities and college costs. Also included under the umbrella of basic necessities are food, clothing and shelter. Most jurisdictions require separated or divorced parents to provide health insurance for their children. Illinois judges may order the parent with the better plan to continue carrying the coverage. Extraordinary medical expenses that medical insurance doesn’t cover are often an expense that falls under child support. A child