Admin Why would a custodial parent have to pay child support?
Impact of the Custody Decision When a divorce occurs and one parent has physical custody of the children, that parent’s responsibility is fulfilled by being the custodial parent. The other parent then makes a child support payment to fulfill their non-custodial parent financial responsibilities.
Will I get child support if we share custody?
Yes. Joint custody doesn’t negate a child support obligation. Even if both parents share custody on an equal basis, one parent will inevitably owe some amount in child support. So even if the child spends equal time with each parent, the parent with the higher income will owe child support.
What happens if a non custodial parent does not pay child support?
The court orders the non-custodial parent to pay child support to the custodial parent. If you are the non-custodial parent and you have not been paying support, your child’s other parent cannot withhold information from you or prevent you from seeing your child.
What are the rights of a non custodial parent?
Even if you are the non-custodial parent, you still have an absolute right to decide your child’s schooling, medical care, and other important life decisions. The court orders the non-custodial parent to pay child support to the custodial parent.
Who is responsible for child support after a divorce?
Both parents have the responsibility to support their children financially. When a divorce occurs and one parent has physical custody of the children, that parent’s responsibility is fulfilled by being the custodial parent. The other parent then makes a child support payment to fulfill their non-custodial parent financial responsibilities.
When do child support arrears pile up for a non custodial parent?
Assigned child support arrears pile up when the non-custodial parent fails to fulfill his/her obligation while the custodial parent is on public assistance. I In a case such as that, the non-custodial parent owes money to the state as opposed to the custodial parent since the government is supporting their child.