Before you start completing the Uniform Support Order Addendum, make sure you have the following information ready:

Case & Court Information

  • Court Name (Family Division location)

  • Case Number (if already assigned)

  • Case Name (e.g., In the matter of [Petitioner] and [Respondent])

Shared Child-Related Expenses

You’ll need to specify how each expense category will be shared between the Petitioner and Respondent.
Gather the following information:

  • Whether the expense percentages are the same across all categories or different

  • Each parent’s percentage share of expenses (e.g., Petitioner 60%, Respondent 40%)

  • A list of expenses that will be shared (e.g., medical, school, extracurricular, clothing, etc.)

  • Any additional or “other” expense categories you want to include

  • Limits or caps for certain expenses (e.g., school supplies shall not exceed $150 per year per child)

Reimbursement & Payment Procedures

Be prepared to state:

  • How the parties will exchange invoices or receipts (e.g., email, shared folder, messaging app)

  • How often (e.g., monthly, quarterly)

  • The timeframe for reimbursement (e.g., within 15 days of receiving receipts)

Medical Expenses

Have the following ready:

  • Percentage each party will pay for uninsured medical expenses

  • Any other medical-related cost categories (orthodontia, therapy, prescriptions, etc.)

  • Whether any third party (e.g., state, insurance) contributes

Additional Expense Categories

Decide whether to include any of these optional sections and gather details if you do:

Car-Related Costs

  • Whether the child has or will have a car

  • Who pays for purchase, gas, insurance, and maintenance

  • Each party’s percentage contribution

  • Whether the child contributes to costs

Vacation / Recreation / Entertainment

  • Which expenses are shared and which are the responsibility of each parent

  • Any specific shared activity costs (e.g., camps, trips, memberships)

Portable Items Used in Both Homes

  • Examples: cell phone, tablet, laptop, clothing, sports gear

  • How costs will be shared

  • Whether certain items stay with one parent or travel with the child

General Clauses

  • Decide whether you want language included that requires advance discussion and mutual agreement for unlisted expenses

  • Determine how disputes will be handled if one parent incurs a non-agreed expense