Is child support awarded in joint custody?

Is child support awarded in joint custody?

Yes. Joint custody doesn’t negate a child support obligation. Even if both parents share custody on an equal basis, one parent will inevitably owe some amount in child support. So even if the child spends equal time with each parent, the parent with the higher income will owe child support.

Can child support be reduced if custodial parent makes more money?

So, yes, if the custodial parent gets a substantial raise, child support could go down. But this is rarely the case since they keep on raising child support, and if the parent who is loosing his shirt thinks he can get a reduction.

What is the disadvantage of joint custody?

Cons of Joint Child Custody The child might have a hard time adjusting from one home to another, back and forth. It can be especially hard on small children who prefer stability. Joint child custody does not work for every divorced couple. Some are able to make the best out of it, while others make the worst out of it.