Getting Credit Where It’s Due, For Both Parents

Let’s be honest: parenting costs don’t neatly fit into monthly child support checks.

One parent might be covering the child’s phone bill, another might be paying for school clothes. One may send extra support, while the other forgets to reimburse for shared expenses they agreed to.

Under today’s system? That all disappears into a black hole, with no credit, no record, and no way to prove who actually did what.

UnitedSupport fixes that, for both parents.

💰 Fairness Isn’t One-Sided

This system isn’t just for non-custodial parents trying to get credit for extra support. It also:

• Tracks shared expenses that aren’t being split

• Shows who followed through on agreements, and who didn’t

• Keeps a clear record when one parent takes on more than their share

Whether you’re custodial or non-custodial, this is about protecting your efforts and your finances.

✅ How It Works

Each parent can log:

• What was paid (amount + category)

• Who it was for (e.g., school uniform, field trip)

• Whether it was agreed as a shared cost

• Upload receipts or proof

• Request acknowledgment from the other parent

If both agree, it’s logged and credited.If there’s disagreement, the entry is flagged for review during the 6-month check-in or, if needed, by a mediator or court.

⚖️ Example 1: Custodial Parent Buys School Supplies for Both

Let’s say both parents agreed to split back-to-school costs, but only one followed through. The system will log:

• Who paid

• The agreed share

• That the other parent didn’t contribute

Result: No more “I thought you handled it”, there’s a record.

⚖️ Example 2: Non-Custodial Parent Covers Travel Costs

Let’s say a non-custodial parent paid $300 to fly the child in for their court-ordered visit. If the system didn’t track that? It’d look like nothing was done.

Result: That contribution is logged, credited, and visible to all parties (and the court, if necessary).

👏 Not Just for Arguments, for Accountability

This isn’t about “gotchas.” It’s about:

• Keeping things fair without the courtroom drama

• Helping both parents stick to their agreements

• Encouraging honest communication (because the system logs everything)

  
  

🧠 In Short: This Protects BOTH Sides

UnitedSupport doesn’t pick a side.It creates a neutral, shared space where contributions are recorded, responsibilities are tracked, and both parents are treated like equal parts of the parenting equation.

Because in the end, that’s what true support looks like.