: Includes health and dental insurance premiums, as well as out-of-pocket medical or dental expenses like co-pays.

Minnesota law divides child support into three distinct types:

: Covers everyday costs like housing, food, clothing, transportation, and education.

In Minnesota , child support is a court-ordered financial obligation aimed at ensuring children receive support from both parents, even if they live apart. Every child has a legal right to this support, which applies regardless of whether the parents were ever married. Core Components of Child Support