Question: What exactly does child support legally cover and what does it not (i.e., deductibles, co-payment on necessary medical)? We are finalizing our divorce, and my wife still expects that I am accountable for non-essentials (sports camps, etc.). While I am glad to do as much as I can, I believe the child support should go as far as it can; and after that, it is a matter of either saying "no" to some activities or to getting mutual consent between the two parents on activities and costs. Is this in line with general thinking?