Yes, even when you are the lower earning parent and don’t have custody, the court expects you to contribute to the care and feeding of your child.
The state’s child support formula provides a guideline for how much you should try to pay, but if your situation calls for a different arrangement, and your spouse is open to agreeing to a different financial plan, the court is likely to accept it.
Every family is unique, and the stresses and decisions that each face have to be approached individually.
At Friedman & Ranzenhofer, we help clients develop initial support agreements they can live with, and win modifications to existing agreements when circumstances change.
Call us at 585-484-7432 to learn how we can help you get a child support agreement you can live with.