Originally posted by mcdreamy
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We're all tainted by our own experiences though. My ex fought for the reduced cs based on 40% access (which calculated one way was 39% and another way was 41%).
What I did know however is that the access parent wouldn't prepare a packed lunch at his cost, wouldn't give her a $1 for popcorn day, never kept as much as a spare pair of underwear for the girl and, of course, didn't do any laundry for her either. He's never taken her to the doctor, dentist, or any other medical appointment. He honestly thinks that because he pays child support to me that I now work for him. And, if I want my "paycheque" then I'd better do as I'm told.
His access costs had to be very minimal at best. I even took care of his daycare arrangements on the days he had her (and footed the bill - small that it was).
When the parent stops using access (as in my case) - you're then stuck with the reduced child support based on access that isn't used, until a motion to change is brought. Presicely the reason I wouldn't accept reduced child support (not my first go around with the dad who doesn't show up), as I was aware that all the access could change in a heartbeat, based on his whim. And, it did.
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