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The IRS will now let non custodial parents file for EIC so why is it that you cannot file for child care costs if you are contributing a portion?

I thank everyone who was able to help me get a sense of what to expect.  This helps a lot most def.

I am the (non custodial) father of a 7 Y/o girl. My daughters Mom has custody and I have visitation. My daughter stays with her mom and we all reside in NYC.  She recently changed jobs to a less paying one and is making demands for more money.  We have a support order in place with child care included in the total.  She is saying her rent has gone up and that the sitter is charging more.  I do not believe she has a real sitter. The letter she brings to court is just a friend of hers saying how much she is charging to watch my daughter.  My mother is willing to watch my daughter and would charge much less than the current sitter if anything at all. I also have two other candidates to choose from. Is there anyway the judge would let me have any influence over who the sitter would be? Can I find a child care provider and present that in court not being the custodial parent?