Pregnancy Expenses Act requires the other party to a pregnancy to pay 50% of the pregnant person's pregnancy expenses.
The Pregnancy Expenses Act mandates that the other party to a pregnancy or other intended parent has a duty to pay 50% of the pregnant person's pregnancy expenses. An action seeking payment of these expenses can be brought during or after the pregnancy. The court may order the other party to pay more than 50% of the expenses. The court considers various factors in determining the amount of support, including the income and property of the parties, the needs of each party, and the realistic earning capacity of each party. The court may also award attorney's fees.
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