# What exactly should child support cover?

**URL:** <https://forum.rosen.com/t/what-exactly-should-child-support-cover/12304>\
**Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\
**Created:** [May 12, 2011, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/what-exactly-should-child-support-cover/12304 "2011-05-12T19:53:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![lmlynn26](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a9a28c/32.png) [@lmlynn26](https://forum.rosen.com/u/lmlynn26)\
**Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/what-exactly-should-child-support-cover/12304/1 "2011-05-12T19:53:10Z")

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I have been contacted almost daily about many different items that my ex claims I need to pay half of. My ex seems to think that if the item doesn’t fall under food, clothing and shelter, then she needs to have payment for it. I have faithfully paid my portion of out-of-pocket medical expenses as written by the court order. I am being asked to pay for car repairs, band fees, school fees, pictures, school supplies, etc… I don’t mind doing my share of the bills for the two children, however, the daily contact about nickel and dime payments is getting ridiculous. I already pay close to $1200 per month in Child support, and I think that should cover some of these items. I am sure there is not a cut and dry list of items covered by childsupport, but I am looking for any kind of clarification that I can pass on. Thank you.

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**Author:** ![Erin\_Clarey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9de0a6/32.png) [@Erin\_Clarey](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Erin_Clarey)\
**Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 8:24pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/what-exactly-should-child-support-cover/12304/2 "2011-05-12T20:24:12Z")

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You do not have to pay for any of the items you mention unless your order specifically states that you have to share in such expenses.