What Child Support Covers And The Costs It Ignores

Send us Fan Mail Child support sounds like it should “cover everything for the kids,” until prom season hits, it's time to buy your child their first phone, not to mention "back to school" clothes and supplies. I’m Jackie Roessler, a certified divorce financial analyst, and I’m walking you through the gap between what child support guidelines are built to handle and what divorced parents actually pay for in real life, from that first car to summer camps. We dig into the planning mistakes that trigger repeat conflict; such as failing to forecast life stage expenses.  I explain why many of these costs only get addressed if you negotiate them during the divorce settlement phase. We also talk about the hardest part that nobody wants to face: the conversation with your children. Then we compare options to track receipts and reimbursement.  Subscribe to Divorce Rich, share this episode with someone navigating divorce finances, and leave a review so more parents can find clear, practical guidance. Visit the new Divorce Rich Podcast page on Jacki's website to learn more about Jacki's practice and to find valuable resources for your case.  Divorce Rich - Roessler Divorce Consulting. If you wish to schedule a free 30-minute initial consultation, you can reach Jacki at Roessler Divorce Consulting. Center for Financial Planning The Divorce Rich podcast is proudly sponsored by Center for Financial Planning: Striving to Improve Lives through Financial Planning Done Right! https://www.centerfinplan.com/ DAWN Divorce Attorneys for Women: Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Michigan.  DAWN - Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Women