Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

Child support help

Can someone help me verify AZ Child support guidelines? I was calculating support for 1 child over 12 that we share custody of and child is at each parents home every other week (50/50 custody).

I saw this statement on the AZ child support website.

''CHILD SUPPORT AND EQUAL CUSTODY

This calculator is intended primarily for cases in which one parent is the sole custodian of the child(ren), although it may be used for cases in which parents share custody of the child(ren). To calculate support for cases in which the time the child(ren) spend with each parent is essentially equal, calculate support as directed below, then look on the ''Parent's Worksheet for Child Support Amount'' for the line titled ''Child Support to be Paid By: Father or Mother''. Deduct the lower amount from the higher amount, then divide by two. The resulting amount is paid to the parent with the lower obligation. See Guidelines Section 12 for more information.''

Using that guideline what amount would you get if petitioner earns 35,000 and respondent earns 100,000 per year and respondent pays 100 per month for insurance.

I get a next to nothing amount... can that be right?

Thanks!

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