Question:
My son only lives with me about one-third of the time, but this summer I will have for 8 full weeks of his summer vacation. Am I still required to pay my ex wife child support during the time he is in my full care for two straight months?
It is always best to consult with an attorney in your state who is familiar with the laws of California.
In most cases, your time with your son should have already calculated into the child support amount. If it has been, then you must continue to pay child support for your child even when he is in your care for the two months in the summer.
Lisa Hansen is a Senior Attorney in the Kansas City office of Cordell & Cordell, where she practices domestic relations exclusively. Ms. Hansen is licensed to practice in the state of Missouri. Ms. Hansen received her Bachelors in Social Work from University of Nevada, Reno, her Masters in Social Work from University of Kansas, and her Juris Doctor from University of Missouri, Kansas City.
Now i am really confused, because in an article that was posted earlier it was stated that child support should be used to support the kids when they are with her. So my question is what happens to the $4,000.00 she receives in the summer when the 3 kids are with me and I am completely supporting them with my own money. In my opinion its ridiculous that she gets a free ride of money when they are with me for long periods of time. I hope she is enjoying her new home and new van
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Summer Support: Do I Have To Pay Child Support During Summer Vacation, Too?
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