Childcare Costs
Childcare costs are work-related daycare or babysitting expenses that are added on top of the basic child support amount in a Florida case. When a parent needs childcare in order to work or pursue education leading to employment, those reasonable costs are factored into the support calculation. They are typically divided between the parents in proportion to their incomes.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
Reasonable, work- or education-related child care expenses that are added to the basic guidelines obligation and apportioned between the parents according to their percentage share of combined net income under F.S. §61.30(7).
Example
Because both parents worked full time, the monthly childcare costs were split proportionally and added to the support order.
Related Statutes
- 61.30
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