Can a mutually agreed divorce settlement specify the non-resident child parent to have joint custody, but also pay 0% child support? The parent with the child residence makes 3-4x the income of the other parent and has agreed to 0% child support in lieu of a less than 50/50 split of the assets. Will the judge demand child support be paid?
This is in Texas.
2006-11-14 07:24:55 · 7 answers · asked by Texas 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
yup..
my ex and I had shared custody. two weeks with each parent. we lived in the same city. no child support.
2006-11-14 07:30:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my state yes it can be done. As long as no one applies for State benefits on behalf of the child-no support can be ordered. You stated you have joint custody, but do you have shared placement? With 50/50 placement when one parent makes 3-4X the amout of the other (there is a complicated formula) they will take both incomes into consideration and the parent with the larger income will still sometimes be ordered to pay-but if you're the parent with the lesser income and less placement, your agreement should suffice.
2006-11-14 12:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by Cherie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm in Az and my ex- and I agreed to no child support with joint custody...Well the judge saw that he made 4x as me and awarded it any way...even when I told her that I didn't want it! So it is entirly up to the judge.. they look out for the interest of the child..not the interest of the parent!
good luck!
2006-11-14 07:37:19 · answer #3 · answered by jagergirl_1313 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a mature way of settling the issue. Judges will consider the situation and base his decision on the facts in front of him. My ex and I did something similar and the judge respected what we wanted and it was granted.
It is always about the children and when mature people decide to divorce it is nice to see that they are not for gotten.
Best of Luck
2006-11-14 07:35:59 · answer #4 · answered by Sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Child support is not order unless requested therefore if both parties agree than no support will be ordered.
2006-11-14 07:39:35 · answer #5 · answered by juicie813 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The judge will not demand it. Just make sure that it is written into the divorce papers.
2006-11-14 07:33:51 · answer #6 · answered by asexual_smoker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can do this. Just have an attorney draw up the papers and both sign off and file with the county clerk.
2006-11-14 08:12:37 · answer #7 · answered by rdnkchic2003 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋