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Dec 07
2009
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Ask a Lawyer: What would child support be if we have joint custody?Posted by: Dads Divorce on Dec 7, 2009   |
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Question:
My wife and I are about to file for divorce... We have discussed custody and plan on 50/50 joint custody. We have 2 children together, she had 2 children from a prior relationship and never got a dime of child support from him (I don't know if that matters or not). We were together for 10 years... I make about $38k a year, she makes $40k and has the family's insurance plan through her job......Other than 1/2 of childcare and medical insurance will I be responsible for any other support if we have joint custody?
Answer:
Every state calculates support differently. I am not licensed in Missouri so I recommend you also seek advice from an attorney licensed in MO. If Missouri uses an income share model for support, it is unlikely you will pay much if any support. Wife may get a credit for paying health insurance and daycare may be factored in. In other words your support may equal 1/2 of these things. I suggest using an online child support calculator on dadsdivorce.com to get a better idea of potential child support.
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