The request was to update child support specifically for:
1.Update child support to reflect the Guideline calculator amount; during the previous child support court date in March, a much lower amount was agreed to so long as mother continued paying for half of school-related expenses, including transportation for school. Mother agreed in court but then subsquently continuously refused to pay for school-related transportation costs. Argument for most recent court date in June was that mother entered the agreement in March in bad faith and had no intention to pay for half the expenses.
2. Add on expenses mother agreed to split but later refused to pay for; Screenshots of text messages of her saying she would pay then refusing were submitted. The request was for one-time add-on for these child-related expenses.
2. Monthly add-on for private school including all school-related expenses included transportation. Statements and screenshots of mother agreeing to pay for half the private school expenses then later refusing were also submitted to the court.
The minute order does not address any of the add-on requests. The judge also asked both parties if they wanted an opportunity to review the order before a ruling was official and both parents said yes. I don't see this option reflected in the minute ruling and want to ask the judge specifically about the add-ons since I keep ending up in the same situation where I have to pay everything up front, she says she'll pay for half but then later refuses. Am I going to have to restart the whole process again?
I can't figure out how to upload a photo but here is what the letters say:
Page 1: Please find enclosed a copy of the Minute Order from your hearing on 6/28/2023. Please note that this is not a formal order, but a record of what was decided in court during the above mentioned hearing. You will received a formal order by mail in 4-6 weeks. If you have questions...
Page 2: MINUTE ORDER The court having taken the matter under submission on 6/28/2023 and having fully considered the arguments of all parties, both written and oral, as well as the evidence presented, now rules as follows: Commencing 06/01/2023, mother shall pay child support in the amount of $245 per month. Payable through DCSS by wage assignment. Mother is responsible for transportation for visits. Each party shall pay 1/2 of all private school expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, and extra curricular fees...Dissomaster is attached....Each parent has an equal responsibility to support he child(ren). Court finds this in the best interest of the child(ren). Prior approval is not waived. Notify DCSS
How can I object to the minute order? Is this a final ruling? I don't see the opportunity to object or ask questions or address anything in the minute order as offered by the judge during the court date.