My Intro: Thanks for Reading!

[ClingingToHope]

In my case, if I have my D half the time or more, why would I sign an agreement saying I'm not the custodial parent, thus paying the statutory 20% in CS? If you read my story above, my exW wanted 20% of my net income in spite of our 50/50 shared custody agreement. We were already splitting the cost of putting roofs over her head, clothes on her back, food on the table, extracurricular activities, daycare, medical costs, etc. On top of that she wanted 20% of my income. The judge saw what she was doing and awarded her 20% of the difference in our incomes.

To Bill Clay, I'm interested in your situation. If we go down the D road, the house is a major rope around our necks. She hates it -- too big and hard to keep clean -- and I've tired of it as well -- too old, too much needs replacing.

In our one good talk, we agreed we'd sell it regardless as soon as we can get out without losing money.

Then I wouldn't know what's next. A lot of things are in my favor financially. I haven't talked to a lawyer so I don't know the laws in my state on child support. She makes more than me and I'd love to have the kids more and pay less.