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What is the name of your state? PA Here's my dilemma, any advise is appreciated. I have 3 children, a 20 yr old in 2nd yr of college. 18yr old son, last yr of high school. 16yr old daughter, sophmore in high school. 2 youngest children live with father who has "physical custody" which I agreed to in divorce agreement. I pay $600/mon support, $20 goes to arrears. In addition, I pay for oldest son room and board at college. All of which has been decided in court. I did contest the college payments, but was still ordered to pay a portion of them. Daughter has decided she wants to live with me. Custody modification has been filed, hearing set for April 8. Ex has now decided he wants payment in full for arrearages approx $6500. This happened because the support order was prorated and while the court was determining if I had to pay for college or not, the amount they decided I had to pay was tacked on to the arrearages. My support payments and arrears payment are taken directing out of my paycheck, so they are on time and current. The payment I made toward my son's college was sent directly to his father, as he handles my son's college finances. He HAS NOT CASHED THE CHECK. He now says I'm in contempt, is taking me back to court on April 22. Question....what are the chances of getting custody of my daughter? (I am remarried, have a stable job, and my daughter adores my new husband and may I add, this was her request to come live with me) And...what do I do about this contempt thing. There's no way I can come up with $6500. What are the chances of him getting it and if they say I have to pay and I can't, what happens? Again, any insight is appreciated. Thanks.