Q: Custody and child support
I have three children ages 9, 11, and 13. The 11 year old doesn't want to stay with her mother overnight anymore, is there anything I can do? 2nd question; if I have the kids over 50% of the time should I pay child support (nothing written by the court ?
A: I would advise following the court order, if one exists. If you feel your 11 year old has really good reasons for not wanting to go, then you can petition to modify the current order. Whether you will succeed is something that I could not answer without knowing more details. If you have the kids more than 50% of the time, which is determined by the number of overnights each parent has, and if that parent supports the kids, then it is likely that you will not have to pay support. In fact, she may owe you support. I don't know where you are writing from, but I would highly recommend calling for a consultation with a lawyer in your area. Many, like me, offer free consultations. Best of luck to you!
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