Child Support in Cases of Split or Joint Custody

Child support is financial assistance provided by one parent to the other to help cover a child's living expenses. In cases of split or joint custody, the calculation considers each parent's income, the time the child spends with each parent, and their respective financial responsibilities. Typically, the parent with less physical custody pays child support to assist the other in fulfilling their child's needs, such as housing, food, education, and healthcare. The goal is to ensure that the child's standard of living remains stable, regardless of the parents' custody arrangement.