Daycare Costs

Hi, I’m Oklahoma Fathers’ Rights Attorney Clint Hastings. I practice here in Tulsa County. I’m a family lawyer and I focus on dad’s rights. Today, I wanna talk some about daycare expenses and how those are handled with the courts.

So you might think that you only need to pay daycare expenses if it’s during the time you have custody of the children, during your visitation times or custodial times. However, that’s not accurate. The law is set up to encourage both parents to work and be able to work.

Understanding Daycare Expense Contributions

If they need work-related or education-related daycare, then both parties have to contribute to that cost. In your child support computation that decides child support, there will be percentages that dictate what percentage each party needs to pay.

For example, if one parent has custody for a week and needs afterschool care for the children, the other parent will be responsible for paying a percentage of that daycare cost. It is crucial to pay these expenses promptly to avoid legal consequences.

Seeking Legal Guidance

If you fail to reimburse the other party for your share of daycare expenses, they may file a contempt action against you. This can result in penalties and possible payment of their attorney’s fees for having to bring the action. It’s important to understand and comply with these custody rules.

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I hope this information has been helpful. If you have any questions or need further clarification on daycare costs and custody rules in Oklahoma, please visit our website at Dads.Law. We are here to help protect your rights as a father.