Who pays for extracurricular activities in divorce?

Who pays for extracurricular activities in divorce?

Typically, if one parent wants the child to participate in extracurricular activities after divorce, that parent should be the one who pays for the cost of the activity. One parent may be required to pay child support to the other, depending upon parental income, the number of children, and how a child’s time is spent.

What do section 7 expenses include?

Section 7 expenses are ordered by the court. They can include childcare expenses; medical, dental and other health-related expenses; and health insurance premiums. They can also include extraordinary expenses for educational purposes, post-secondary education and extracurricular activities.

Are field trips considered extracurricular activities?

(An example of an extracurricular activity is a school club that is not tied to the curriculum, such as weekend school sponsored ski club.) Field trips are trips that school districts offer to enhance or supplement the educational experience of students (NASN, 2013).

What counts as an extracurricular activity?

Extracurriculars refer to activities pursued outside of the classroom. Examples of extracurricular activities are: being a member of a sports team, serving as chief editor of your school newspaper, or playing in a regional orchestra. Working a part-time job and volunteering also count as extracurriculars.

Can I get into college without extracurriculars?

Unfortunately, if you have spent your entire high school career genuinely doing no extracurriculars, you’ve hurt your chances of getting into many schools.

What are some good extracurricular activities?

Any or all of the following are among the best extracurricular activities for college applications.

• Leadership Activities.
• Internships.
• Athletic Participation.
• Work Experience.
• Academic Teams and Clubs.
• Creative Pursuits.
• Technological Skills.
• Political Activism.