Child Maintenance A child is entitled to reasonable maintenance to provide for clothing, housing, dental and medical care, education and training, and, entertainment as well as other necessities of life in line with their social position, lifestyle and financial ability of both parents.

What should I bring to maintenance court?

Visit the nearest magistrates’ court to apply for child maintenance and take the following documents

• Birth certificate of your child/children.
• Your identity document.
• Proof of residence.
• A divorce settlement.
• Proof of your monthly income and expenses.

Who is responsible for medical costs in a divorce?

Therefore, divorce decrees usually make separate provisions for their payment. In most states, the custodial parent is responsible for an initial dollar amount. For example, custodial parents in New Jersey are responsible for paying the first $250 in unreimbursed medical costs per year per child.

Can a chiropractor be included in a divorce decree?

Most courts take a dim view of chiropractic expenses because judges usually see this sort of treatment as elective rather than medically necessary. If your divorce decree doesn’t specify approved expenses, confer with an attorney before you incur any uncertain costs, if possible.

What to do if divorce decree does not specify approved expenses?

If your divorce decree doesn’t specify approved expenses, confer with an attorney before you incur any uncertain costs, if possible. An attorney will know what the courts in your jurisdiction are likely to enforce if your ex doesn’t contribute payment on his own.

Can a court order a person to pay unreimbursed medical expenses?

As long as your decree contains some reference to unreimbursed medical expenses, you can usually take him back to court to demand payment. In cases where the treatment was clearly necessary, the court will order him to pay up or may even revise your order so he’s responsible for paying his share directly to health care providers going forward.