My ex sent over paperwork saying she wants to increase child support because daycare costs went up. Our custody arrangement hasn't changed. I got a small raise this year but nothing crazy. My new family depends on this income too. Has anyone dealt with this? Should I just pay it or actually fight it? I'm not trying to be a deadbeat but this seems sudden
Yeah, daycare costs definitely go up but if custody hasn't changed then she should only be asking for her proportional share of that increase based on your income split. Get a family law attorney to review the numbers before you agree to anything.
We went through something similar in Raleigh and honestly it comes down to whether the increase is legitimate and proportional to your income. Don't just assume it's unreasonable, but definitely verify those daycare receipts and do the math on what your actual obligation should be.
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Just make sure you're not getting taken advantage of, but also remember these kids need quality childcare. If the daycare legitimately costs more now, that's real, but it should be split fairly based on what you both earn.