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What are 'Back to School' expenses.

  • 25-09-2019 02:40PM
    #1
    englander
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 205 ✭✭


    As part of a separation settlement (in Ireland) I have agreed to pay half of all Back to School expenses. It doesn't specify what are back to school expenses in the court order.

    What does 'back to school' cover ?

    - Uniform
    - School Books and stationery
    - School insurance
    - school arts and crafts fees

    What about expenses such as :-

    - guitar lessons (not in school)
    - subs to soccer/rugby/GAA clubs (not school) ?
    - swimming club (not school)
    - clothing as well for the obove clubs.


    I am paying most of my disposable income on maintenance so I'm not shirking my responsibilities by any means but dont want to be taken for a ride either - which I think my ex is trying.

    Many Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    Another day
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 146 ✭✭Another day


    School means school. The other items are optional and therefore do not apply. However, depending on whether those are all for one child or 4 children, you need to think about what is best for your child. A straight no will get your exes back up, your children will blame you if they have to give them up. 1 activity per child is not unreasonable, it is good for them so make an informed decision.


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