Q: WA, if we agree on shared custody and she doesn't want child support can the court mandate it or allow our agreement
We're in ok terms and have been talking about a divorce for a while. She says she would want shared custody of our daughter, it's important for both to be a part of her life, but she says she would decline child support so we both have the means to take care of her when she's in our individual homes. Is that something that's allowed, or would the court not care and impose a child support payment on most likely me since I'm the father?
A:
It can be allowed, but it depends greatly on both of your incomes and how a few other things are accounted for in your divorce. Long story short is the child support must be calculated by the court. However, there can be ways to get it to a zero net transfer if the facts of the case allow for it.
Contact an attorney. It sounds like it would be money well spent even if you have to pays a few hundred dollars to get the best information or to explain how child support may work in your case.
Remember, such things as tax planning or payment for other expenses may impact the calculations.
Good luck. -Kevin
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