What are reasonable expenses for the benefit of the child and the other parent, exclusive of gifts?

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In determining child support obligation what can be deducted for reasonable expenses for the benefit of the child and the other parent, exclusive of gifts? IL Law: Net income is the total of all income from all sources, minus the following deductions: Federal income tax; State income tax; Social Security (FICA); Mandatory retirement contributions; Union dues; Dependent and individual health/hospitalization insurance premiums; Prior obligations of support or maintenance actually paid pursuant to a court order or administrative order; Expenses to repay debts that represent reasonable and necessary expenses for the production of income; Medical expenses necessary to preserve life or health; and Reasonable expenses for the benefit of the child and the

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David Gotzh ·
The leading case on 505(a)(3)(h) as it relates to "reasonable expenditures" for the child is IRMO Baptist. This portion of the statute applies when the non-custodial VOLUNTARILY contributes to NECESSARY expenses when there exists no court order to pay for it (yet). As you can see, it's very fact specific, and you'd need to talk to a family law attorney in your area for targeted guidance.
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J Kulerski ·
They are mostly determined on a case by case basis. Furnish us with the specific expenses you are asking about.
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