There’s a lot of confusion around this point, but the answer is a resounding no. You do not have to provide financial records to your ex, or account for how you spend child support money. Courts would be endlessly clogged if they allowed former spouses to “audit” the spending of support or maintenance payments for perpetuity, and no one wants that.
If your former spouse is causing trouble about perceptions in your spending, talk to an attorney today.
You don’t have to deal with harassment or threats, and in this case, your spouse likely has no grounds for compliant.
If your child is being well cared for and lives in a safe and secure home, the court won’t give much attention to any motion your ex makes, but it’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to vindictive former spouses.
Call Friedman & Ranzenhofer today at 585-484-7432 and talk to a Rochester child custody attorney.