Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan
Child Support
I have sole physical & legal custody of my son from a pre-vious marriage. He just turned 16. His stepfather & I bought him a car for to & from school, his part-time job, etc. My ex moved 110 miles north of us 2 yrs after our divorce. Now my ex feels that our son should now drive that car to his bi-weekly visitation & that what he pays in child support covers the expense to so; gas, wear & tear etc. The car isn't in my sons name, it is a '98 sunfire w/130,000 miles on it. My husband & I bought the car for our son for the reasons prev. stated, my ex didn't contribute a dime. Two questions; does my ex husbands child support in-deed entitle him to have us have our son drive OUR car to his house for visits? And, isn't child support the non-custodial parents' contribution to day to day living expenses of the child, home, utilites, food, clothing, school lunches, weekend movies w/friends, etc., or am I incorrect? Thanks you so much for any insight and opinion you may offer in this matter, it's truly appreciated. Sincerely, Kimberly
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Child Support
Who has been providing the transportation for visitation prior to you purchasing the car for your son to use? If your ex has always been responsible for picking your son up and returning him, then nothing has changed, and he should still pick him up and return him. The car being offered to your son to use for work, school, etc., does not change the visitation arrangements. You could tell your ex that he can pitch in towards the upkeep of the car if he wants your son to do the driving, but the upkeep on the car is not included in the current support you are receiving.
Good luck!
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