Drafting Clear Payment & Reimbursement Clauses

Most reimbursement fights trace back to a fuzzy clause. Tight drafting is prevention.

Payment mechanics

Route payments through the SDU, specify exact due dates and the income-withholding procedure, and document the payment channel clearly in the order — leave no room for "I paid you directly."

Reimbursements and enforcement

Set a 30/30 timeline — 30 days to submit, 30 to respond — require specific documentation up front, and define the dispute-resolution steps. Add audit and review language, spell out interest on unpaid amounts, and include step-down provisions for when one child's order ends while others continue.

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