# Deduct from Child Support **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [March 30, 2006, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/deduct-from-child-support/3157 "2006-03-30T23:53:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Disbelief](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8491ac/32.png) [@Disbelief](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Disbelief)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2006, 11:53pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/deduct-from-child-support/3157/1 "2006-03-30T23:53:03Z")
go back to court you will be the bad guy if you don’t … Disbelief in the system ---
**Author:** ![jnewman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bbce88/32.png) [@jnewman](https://forum.rosen.com/u/jnewman)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2006, 6:29am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/deduct-from-child-support/3157/2 "2006-04-02T06:29:34Z")
Don’t pay the 25% that she owes. if a bill comes in for 100 dollars your write your check for 75 and enclose a note to the doctor on where to get the rest. I know that does not help with perscriptions but its a start. DO NOT PAY HER LESS per month or you will get BIT in the ■■■. jnewman ---
**Author:** ![trosier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e79b87/32.png) [@trosier](https://forum.rosen.com/u/trosier)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2006, 5:42am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/deduct-from-child-support/3157/3 "2006-04-13T05:42:07Z")
I would like to hear from an attorney on this as well. If I can’t deduct it from CS, can I take her to small claims court for breach of contract? ---
**Author:** ![JanetFritts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d2c977/32.png) [@JanetFritts](https://forum.rosen.com/u/JanetFritts)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2006, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/deduct-from-child-support/3157/4 "2006-04-20T15:33:26Z")
Dear trosier: Greetings. No, you cannot deduct things from child support. Send her a letter, detailing exactly what she owes and give her a deadline to pay you. Then, if she does not pay by the deadline, send another letter and threaten a breach of contract action against her. Then, if she still doesn’t pay, follow through! Doesn’t your agreement have the provision that forces the violator to pay the attorney fees? Good luck. Thank you. Janet L. Fritts Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax 1829 East Franklin Street, Bldg 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919.321.0780 main phone 919.787.6668 main fax > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![trosier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e79b87/32.png) [@trosier](https://forum.rosen.com/u/trosier)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2006, 1:05pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/deduct-from-child-support/3157/5 "2006-03-30T13:05:48Z")
I currently pay child support and we have legal agreements in place for us to share the children’s uninsured health care costs 75/25 with me paying 75%. However, she does not reimburse me for her percentage, the 25%. Can I deduct this amount from child support with supporting documentation (medical/dental receipts)? I relize I could take her back to court, but it’s difficult to justify going back to court paying a lawyer $2000 to gain $500-$800.