Q: Can my daughter request child support from ex to help obtain a two bedroom and provide the same lifestyle as ex husband?
My daughter moved out of her marital home 1 yr ago due to domestic violence. She left their 9 yr old son w/the husband because she couldn't afford a 2 bedroom apt. She found the most affordable 1 apt . She didn't have a car but finally bought 1 with a really high mo payment. Now 1 yr later, she finally had the courage to file for divorce. She provided a plan for the courts to allow her and her husband to share parenting. Her husband agreed to move to a more afford area as she suggested. She also moved into a new apartment but could only afford a 1 bed. Her husband moved into a new 2 bed. He also purchased a new 2021 Chevy Camero SS. My daughter is struggling to make ends meet but she needs her son. Her husband just answered the divorce filing asking for full custody and taxes. He already claimed the son despite her being home for 6 mo in 2022. My daughter is
A:
Yes, your daughter can request child support.
But let's be clear on what child support is. First, it's not meant to equalize the living situation between the parents. Second, it's done on a formula. The fact he has a two-bedroom and bought a Camaro are not relevant to how much child support he is going to pay. You can find online Child Support Calculators to give you an idea of what it might be. We're looking most likely at an equal parenting time plan, in those situations, child support tends to not be very much.
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