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Is a worksheet B for child support enough to challenge seeking shared custody?
Asked on Sep 10th, 2014 on Child Custody - Louisiana
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I have successfully been awarded a worksheet B child support judgment. I am now seeking shared custody. I already have my children for 47% of the year. However, I am seeking 50% to have a more consistent schedule for my children, and the elimination of the domiciliary parent role.
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If you have a Schedule B child support judgment, you were probably able to document having the children for at least the time you specified. If that has not been made into a formal custody judgment, you may be able to demonstrate to the court that it is in the best interest of the children to be on a 50/50 schedule instead of a 47/53 schedule. For custody, the best interest of the children is what is considered, not what percentage of child support you pay. If custody is changed, usually child support is changed accordingly.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2014 at 8:28 PM