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Question, is paying daycare costs mandatory for the NCP in Illinois? I have head from some that it is, but looking at the child support calculators, none of the Illinois ones ask about daycare costs.  Other states do ask.

If anyone can provide a link to somewhere that I can see this in writing it would be awesome, but not necessary.  Hopefully someone will be able to help me out, I have been searching the net like crazy, but I can't seem to find an exact answer and I keep going in circles. Thanks!

p.m.

Okay, background info first....

I and my children's mother both live in Illinois
We have 2 children. Ages 5 and 2.
we are split up, but WE HAVE NEVER BEEN MARRIED.

1) I am currently paying $450 a month CS, which is a little over 25% of my check. Nothing is through the courts.  I just give her the money right away as soon as I get paid and have never been late.

2) I also have both of the children covered under my health insurance.

3) I am paying 50% of my son's tuition to private school which comes out to $220 a month.

I get the children every other weekend Friday through Sunday, plus every Thursday as well. I also assist in picking them up from School, and spend time with them even when it's not my scheduled day with them.

I just wanted to know, am I required by ILLINOIS law to contribute extra money for the children's clothing, or is this supposed to come out of the child support I give her biweekly?

And also, is the 50% Tuition for thr private school required as well?

Someone please help!!!
Thank you.