Q: Should child support increase if my ex is not seeing our daughter on the agreed terms of the court?
He is supposed to have her every other weekend but never has since we have been divorced for over 3 years. She is with me full time.
A: Child support is calculated according to current guidelines using the combined gross incomes of the parents. Non custodial parents have a right to see their children but they have an obligation to pay child support. I have not seen any case of an increase for child support for reduced parenting time. HOWEVER, if you are incurring day care costs or other necessary expenses for the benefit of your minor child, you may be entitled to some additional consideration. Meet with your attorney to review the guidelines and draft an estimate. If there has been a change in your income, and/or the income of the father, it may be worth a visit to the court to modify the order.
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