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I am looking for a little help on exactly what a portion of the following statement means: "Each party agrees to discuss and consult with each other regarding the child's desire to partake in organizations and/ or extra-curricular being ever mindful of the best interest of the child. Once the parties agree to enroll their child in such activity, then each party agrees to be responsible for the costs associated with that activity on a pro rata basis".
It is in the child support section of my divorce decree and is in regards to extra-curricular activites. The part I am having a problem with is the "pro rata basis". How much is this? My ex says it is 2/3'rds since that is what i am responsible for on all unreimbursed medical expenses. I tried telling her this is a separate section and has nothing to do with medical expenses. I read into the meaning of the "pro rata basis" to be what we discussed. Which in this particular dispute we are having pertains to cheerleading and was not discussed prior to enrollment. I would have not denied my daughter joining but it should have been discussed between us first so that i would be somewhat aware of the kind of costs would be incurred. I was not told until a month into my daughter joining how much it would cost. I would assume the fair way for us to split the cost would be 50/ 50. If "pro rata basis" meant to be 2/3rds I would think they would have just said that in the decree. However I do not know everything and may be wrong so that is why I ask.
If anyone could offer some insight that would be great. I know paying 2/3rds for most things would not be much more than paying 50% in most cases but it all comes down to if I budge on this she will try to take advantage of the next issue that comes up as she has done in the past. I do look out for the best interest of my daughter first as any parent should, but i am tired of being taken advantage of. Thanks for any help anyone may have to offer.What is the name of your state?
I am looking for a little help on exactly what a portion of the following statement means: "Each party agrees to discuss and consult with each other regarding the child's desire to partake in organizations and/ or extra-curricular being ever mindful of the best interest of the child. Once the parties agree to enroll their child in such activity, then each party agrees to be responsible for the costs associated with that activity on a pro rata basis".
It is in the child support section of my divorce decree and is in regards to extra-curricular activites. The part I am having a problem with is the "pro rata basis". How much is this? My ex says it is 2/3'rds since that is what i am responsible for on all unreimbursed medical expenses. I tried telling her this is a separate section and has nothing to do with medical expenses. I read into the meaning of the "pro rata basis" to be what we discussed. Which in this particular dispute we are having pertains to cheerleading and was not discussed prior to enrollment. I would have not denied my daughter joining but it should have been discussed between us first so that i would be somewhat aware of the kind of costs would be incurred. I was not told until a month into my daughter joining how much it would cost. I would assume the fair way for us to split the cost would be 50/ 50. If "pro rata basis" meant to be 2/3rds I would think they would have just said that in the decree. However I do not know everything and may be wrong so that is why I ask.
If anyone could offer some insight that would be great. I know paying 2/3rds for most things would not be much more than paying 50% in most cases but it all comes down to if I budge on this she will try to take advantage of the next issue that comes up as she has done in the past. I do look out for the best interest of my daughter first as any parent should, but i am tired of being taken advantage of. Thanks for any help anyone may have to offer.What is the name of your state?