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re: Paying child support with joint custody
Posted on 4/4/17 at 8:48 am to Yammie250F
Posted on 4/4/17 at 8:48 am to Yammie250F
That one part might of dashed my hope, His dad was never a resident of AL. It's still worth checking into.
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Posted on 4/4/17 at 8:51 am to Festus
show me where the custodial/domiciliary parent pays child support to the non-custodial parent in LA please.
This post was edited on 4/4/17 at 8:56 am
Posted on 4/4/17 at 8:52 am to Evil Little Thing
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No, she's not. I doubt she's even dating anyone. I wish she would, especially if it would occupy some of the time she devotes to hating me.
Well, I hate to tell you this. But if she is like my ex, it won't matter if she does meet someone else.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 8:52 am to Bob Sacamano
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Child support is the fleecing of America's men.
You can thank nobody but the 'men' before us for bailing on entire families without consequence.
Do your homework.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 8:56 am to PrideofTheSEC
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show me where the custodial/domiciliary parent pays child support in LA please.
It can happen in Louisiana b/c we use the income-shares model. So if dom parent makes 200k a year and non-dom parent make 50k a year. The Dom parent will pay support if it's 50/50 custody.
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In an shared parenting arrangement, equal custody, 50/50 custody, the income-shares model states seek to “equalize the income between the two households.” Extra expenses are not truly a factor. Parenting time is equal. Both have and maintain households and can make ends meet in their respective households. They put a roof over their children’s heads. They clothe them. They feed them. They are both equally taking care of meeting or exceeding all of the needs of their children.
This post was edited on 4/4/17 at 8:57 am
Posted on 4/4/17 at 8:59 am to BowDownToLSU
I recently went through this. This is in Jefferson Parish. My ex tried to get it where I got the kids every other weekend. This was shot down. We have joint custody, week/week. I am custodial of one and she is for the other. No child support, but everything else is split 50/50. It is easier for a guy if you have your shite together. When you split, make sure to get the kids an equal amount of time. This is important going into it. If you show you have been getting the kids half the time since the split, the outcome will usually be 50/50. As far as child support, if the court does it, it will be done based off of income. Of course, if you come to an agreement, that will work. As far as the poster saying someone didn't work so they don't have to pay, that is false. If you don't have a job, it is based on you making min wage.
The best thing to do while going through a divorce is to get your kids half the time, pay what you should, and be the one to carry the insurance. If you do this, you will come out pretty damn good. Also, don't be an a-hole.
The best thing to do while going through a divorce is to get your kids half the time, pay what you should, and be the one to carry the insurance. If you do this, you will come out pretty damn good. Also, don't be an a-hole.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 8:59 am to PrideofTheSEC
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show me where the custodial/domiciliary parent pays child support in LA please.
You never said anything about custodial.
You are confused over terms. A couple can have equal custody. Domiciliary is the term for the parent that has ultimate decision making when the 2 parents cannot agree, although they are required to talk and work it out.
Child support is there to equalize the living arrangements. If one person makes more than the other, a formula is used, and the lower earning parent is entitled to support so that the quality of life for the children living with the lower earning parent will not suffer as greatly.
I was a domiciliary parent, equal custody with my ex, and paid her child support. The arrangement was 50/50 time with each. Domiciliary just meant that I ultimately could make the final decision on issues we couldn't agree upon.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 9:02 am to Festus
this could be great news, thank you
Posted on 4/4/17 at 9:03 am to Festus
Look at us Sharing the wisdom together for these pups.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 9:09 am to mikelbr
It's what we do. The selfless duo.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 9:10 am to SippyCup
This was the same for my case. I am a business owner and can make my own hours but judge said that i wouldn't have enough time to be a business owner and a primary parent. So ex was awarded primary even though she was mentally unstable among other things.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 9:12 am to mikelbr
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Look at us Sharing the wisdom together for these pups.
One of the best things I did immediately post-divorce was ask DCFS to handle the CS formula and take part in the CS payments.
DCFS uses the state formula to calculate payments. I then cut checks to them each month and they forward payment on to the ex. NEVER any question as to me paying my monthly obligation and also eliminates questions about paying a "fair" amount.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 9:21 am to lsufan112001
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It goes by a formula
It's a very antiquated system that needs to be changed. Though it never happen, there is entirely too much money in it for lawyers to actually do the right thing.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 9:43 am to fr33manator
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fr33manator
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I have 50/50 custody and pay no child support. Just half of mutual things like doctors visits or uniforms. ETA: Not being financially raped each month definitely helps with being able to have a fairly amicable relationship with my ex when it comes to co-parenting. I know guys who have good jobs and have to work a second job on the side to survive because child support and alimony eat up all their primary income.
Same here. Joint custody, 50/50 visitation. No child support due. I gladly pay more then my share of expenses for our child and keeps it civil with the ex.
We came to our agreement without ever stepping foot in a courtroom. Paid a lawyer to draw up the papers and judge approved. Judges only have to enforce the child support worksheet if no agreement is reached. Be a damn adult and settle it without a judge fricking you over.
This post was edited on 4/4/17 at 9:46 am
Posted on 4/4/17 at 9:52 am to ThatsAFactJack
In GA, as in most places, it's the formula. Our incomes weren't so different, but she took them on her insurance, so i have to pay her a little more. We are 50/50 and do the 2-2-3 as well, our kids were younger when we split, it works fine. Over time and as they get older, i hope to go to 7-7.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 10:06 am to Hacker
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t to ensure the funds are used for actual child support and not nights out with friends
good god that is terrible.
who wrote these laws? had to be women
Posted on 4/4/17 at 10:09 am to BowDownToLSU
Welcome to divorce, unfortunately.
Whom who choose to have children with is one of the most important decisions someone can make, for they will be forever connected to that person.
Whom who choose to have children with is one of the most important decisions someone can make, for they will be forever connected to that person.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 10:11 am to ThatsAFactJack
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We came to our agreement without ever stepping foot in a courtroom. Paid a lawyer to draw up the papers and judge approved. Judges only have to enforce the child support worksheet if no agreement is reached. Be a damn adult and settle it without a judge fricking you over.
Exactly what we did. Used my lawyer, cost me 350$ and never saw a courtroom.
Posted on 4/4/17 at 11:13 am to Tigeralum2008
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DCFS uses the state formula to calculate payments. I then cut checks to them each month and they forward payment on to the ex. NEVER any question as to me paying my monthly obligation and also eliminates questions about paying a "fair" amount.
Yea I could see that being an issue. I am very grateful to have exes(yes two) that put the money towards the kids's shite. What I do now is venmo one the cs for older two, and pay for tuition for the younger two(with ex 2. that plus covering insurance and lunches is well over the CS table). So my baby mama's beez content with me and it's well documented.
Other dads have not been so fortunate.
This post was edited on 4/4/17 at 11:14 am
Posted on 4/4/17 at 2:09 pm to BowDownToLSU
I have joint and get paid. Pay the support you deadbeat. Stop whining about it and take care of your kids. She did not make them alone. 
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