Do I Have to Pay for Daycare?

Question of the Day:

My ex has sole custody, I do have visitation and pay child support. Our child is in day care and the ex pays for it every week, when the child is in my possession the ex says I have to pay for the day care costs. In our final decree it states that I am liable for entertainment, food, clothing and shelter. It does not state anything about daycare. So is the ex right? – Phillip

Answer:

Phillip: In my jurisdictions, work related day care is part of child support by law, and it is prorated between the parties according to incomes and time spent with the child.