Can a court order parents to pay for daycare costs?

Yes, a court can order parents to pay for daycare costs in Nebraska. The Nebraska Legislature has provided guidelines for the courts to follow when determining child support in the state. In some cases, the court may order both parents to pay a portion of childcare costs, including daycare costs. For example, if a court determines that both parents will have an income that is greater than the state’s self-support reserve (SSR) level, then the parents may be ordered to contribute to daycare costs on a pro rata basis. The court will consider the amount of income each parent earns, the number of children in both households, and the actual costs of daycare. Based on the results of those considerations, the court will divide the daycare costs between both parents. In addition, the court may also order that one parent contribute to the other parent’s daycare costs if that parent’s income is lower than the SSR level. If one parent’s income is significantly less than the other, then the court may order the higher-earning parent to contribute a larger portion of daycare costs than the lower-earning parent. It is important to note, however, that daycare costs are not the only child-support related costs that can be ordered by the court in Nebraska. The court may also order parents to contribute to other costs related to the care and upbringing of the child, such as medical care, school related activities, and extracurricular activities.

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