Are there any restrictions on what I can spend child support money on?

Question

What if I wanted to take my daughter to Disneyland or places that are just for fun every now and then. If I use the child support for things needed and then use some every now and then for her fun, is that wrong? Will the judge say I am not allowed to do that?

Answer 1

No judge  is going to find fault with you taking her to Disneyland as long as she is also getting the basics-- food, clothing, shelter, education. and your love.

Answer 2

Legally you can spend it on anything.

Ethically you must spend it for the benefit of your child.

Answer 3

There shouldn't be any restrictions if the money is being spent on the child/ children.

Answer 4

As long as it's used for the child no one can say nothing, you don't have to account for the money.

Answer 5

Restrictions: I am not sure how they are legally written out, but I do know that child support is to make sure that the child's basic needs are met first. Example: You are not allowed to go out and spend it on a new outfit and a bag of weed while your kid goes around cold and hungry. (which I have actually seen and it makes me SO MAD!!)

Allowed: As long as your daughter has the basics such as food, shelter, clothing, etc... no judge should be against you taking your daughter out to Disneyland. It will help create memories of a happy childhood which is good for her emotional health. So if you have the time and the money ... Go out and have a great time!

If you think her father will complain, and if there is actually a way to distinguish the child support money from other money, then spend the child support money on your daughter's needs and your own money on the trip. Just tell him that you worked hard to save up enough money to take your daughter out and let him know that he helped make those savings possible by paying child support.

If this is like a lump sum of back child support (which will make it obvious that you are spending child support money) - just point out that if he had paid child support in the first place, you would have been able to save up for this trip long ago.  

Answer 6

I do not believe he will as here in Texas I know of people receiving child support that never spend a penny on the child but use it for their own benefit . The way you are wanting to use it is for the child's benefit and education on life in general . I would bet there would never be a thing said if you did it the way you are wanting to . I would say go for it !

Answer 7

yes

u cant use it on booze or prostitutes