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William R. Lester
Atlanta Family Law Attorney.
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Should my x get more child support for picking up the kids from school?

Asked by a user in San Francisco, CA - over 1 year ago.

The short answer is likely not. If she has primary physical custody and has already been awarded child support, it is almost certain that the court considered her duties to care for the children already. If the kids going to school is a new development, then it could be a factor if there were no other practical options for their transportation. After school care is helpful, but comes at a price in most situations. Many states consider the after school care costs in calculating child support...