My ex and I have tried to settle through counsel before our court costs get too high. I have wanted 50/50 access to the 2 kids all along. Now, her lawyer and her are offering this access only if we are willing to pay full child support. On top of that I have to pay 2/3's daycare costs....these 2 expenses will take 40% of my net pay.
On top of that, ,like everyone else, I have to provide for the kids when I have them, pay for housing, groceries, insurance, etc etc. I just don't see how it's possible for me to survive like a normal person after all these costs. I know many many people go through this.
At our case conference the master/judge said if it was up to him he would award a 50/50 access arrangment with joint custody....but, it was only a case conference held without prejudice.
If I call their bluff and say I want to keep fighting for a 50/50 with the offset amount for child support I'm worried that something may change and I lose the 50% access.
I really don't know what to do at this point. We still don't have a settlement conference scheduled but I would rather settle this before we get to that point.
On top of that, ,like everyone else, I have to provide for the kids when I have them, pay for housing, groceries, insurance, etc etc. I just don't see how it's possible for me to survive like a normal person after all these costs. I know many many people go through this.
At our case conference the master/judge said if it was up to him he would award a 50/50 access arrangment with joint custody....but, it was only a case conference held without prejudice.
If I call their bluff and say I want to keep fighting for a 50/50 with the offset amount for child support I'm worried that something may change and I lose the 50% access.
I really don't know what to do at this point. We still don't have a settlement conference scheduled but I would rather settle this before we get to that point.
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