Hello my children mother has filed for me to be placed on child support, would it be in my best interest to file for joint custody now?

The amount of overnights spent with children does affect child support. However, filing for "joint custody" will not automatically grant you the time with the children. You will need to prove your case in front of the judge, that it is in the best interest of the children to spend at least 50% of the time with you (among other factors). If you do truly want to see the children, than you should file Petition to Establish Paternity and Timesharing. If you are just doing so to reduce child support and do not intend to exercise any timesharing, it would not be helpful for the children. Best of Luck, Helena Y. Farber, Esq. 305-520-9205 www.farberlawpa.com