Legal Question in Family Law in New York

I live in NY, I have joint custody of my daughter but i have her for more days than my ex wife. I was told that because I have her for more days I'm entitled to child support. Is that true?


Asked on 8/12/11, 6:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paula McGill Paula McGill Attorney at Law

I guess you were told by nonattorneys about their legal guesses. Most times, this is a bad idea to listen to the peanut gallery.

With that said, there is no hard and fast rule on child support when there is joint custody.

Indeed, check with the child support calculator online, which is based on the relative incomes of the parents, expenses, and the amount of time spent with each parent. Therefore, if you make more than she does, you MIGHT not be entitled to chld support.

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Answered on 8/13/11, 8:03 am


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