Special needs children have more expenses than a child without
special needs. There is typically a need for multiple types of
therapy, such as occupational, speech, physical, and psychiatric
therapy., as well as
non-prescription medical expenses such as
vitamins, nutriments, and other dietary needs, assistive devices, and
specially equipped cars, in addition to more traditional
medical expenses.
In this excellent blog posting Robert Bordett discusses the importance for any child support dedicated to a child with special needs be allocated under the divorce agreement to a special needs trust so
that the assets do not affect the child’s ability to receive government
assistance. It is important that each parent have appropriate special
needs planning in order to protect the child’s eligibility for
assistance. Consideration must be given to financial planning, estate planning and
parenting plans for the special needs child or children before the
divorce decree is signed.
If you or someone you know could benefit from structured
assistance in decision making around your divorce, contact Falmouth Mediation at 508-566-4159
for a free, no-obligation, private, confidential consultation. We will be happy
to discuss the key details of your situation, address any concerns and
help you decide if divorce mediation would be beneficial.
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