What happens if we have joint custody? Can I still get child support?
If the parties have joint custody, the statutory guidelines
are slightly modified. The court uses a
balancing calculation between the parties.
If there is one child, the court will look at mom’s 18% of her gross
monthly income versus dad’s 18% of his gross monthly income. The difference will go to the low income
parent. For example, if 18% of dad’s
gross monthly income is $500, while mom’s is $300, then mom will be awarded a
child support payment of $200 per month.
This, obviously, becomes complicated if there are multiple
children and varying custody arrangements between the children.
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