All the discussion and dissention around the shared custody issue has got me to thinking about this: How many of the NCP's who file for shared custody do you think do it for the RIGHT reason.. actually WANTING to be a parent as much of the time as possible??
Ok, obviously no one will be open to admitting that if their child support obligation was not affected they wouldn't want shared custody, so we'll probably never get a realistic answer to this question, but I know the courts were absolutely flooded with NCP's claiming they had the kids 40%+ when it became a definitive determining factor for CS amounts.
In addition to those looking for reduced CS and additional tax incentives, there are those who're looking for revenge against their ex, and those looking for some 'fear-leverage' to get a favorable settlement.
I'm thinking that while there are many NCPs who genuinely WANT to play a larger role in parenting than just exercising access would afford them, there are many more than most people realize who are working for their own agenda, and not that of the kids' best interests. The same thing likely holds true for a lot of people who were not the primary caregivers within the marriage, but are now seeking access time that exceeds that which they ever spent with the children when the marriage was intact.
What do you think?
Ok, obviously no one will be open to admitting that if their child support obligation was not affected they wouldn't want shared custody, so we'll probably never get a realistic answer to this question, but I know the courts were absolutely flooded with NCP's claiming they had the kids 40%+ when it became a definitive determining factor for CS amounts.
In addition to those looking for reduced CS and additional tax incentives, there are those who're looking for revenge against their ex, and those looking for some 'fear-leverage' to get a favorable settlement.
I'm thinking that while there are many NCPs who genuinely WANT to play a larger role in parenting than just exercising access would afford them, there are many more than most people realize who are working for their own agenda, and not that of the kids' best interests. The same thing likely holds true for a lot of people who were not the primary caregivers within the marriage, but are now seeking access time that exceeds that which they ever spent with the children when the marriage was intact.
What do you think?
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