NCP's voluntary change?

[angeleyzad]

What is the name of your state? Maine

NCP is trying to get child support reduced based on his travel expenses - I know that there is a law that allows a deviation for travel expenses, but for a VOLUNTARY relocation that increases travel expenses - I don't think that's fair, that I essentially have to pay (by a reduction in child support) for his travel expenses that he incurred by his voluntary relocation. He also wants me to meet him half way - which means I would have to drive 2 hours to meet him at my expense...again, it was a voluntary move on his part, I don't think I should have to pay for that.

Is there anything (law/precidence, etc.) that determines if the change is voluntary, they wouldn't get the reduction?

I did post this question earlier, and got an answer of No (he woudn't get a reduction) and No (I wouldn't have to travel)...just wondering if there's evidence I can use against it. I don't know if that answer was just someone's opinion on it, or if it was actual legal advise.

 

[NotSoNew]

well i think anyone saying a definative NO is misleading. i know each case and eveyr judge is different, but the trend is starting to shift towards 50/50 split of travel costs no matter who moves. this isnt always fair but deemed in the best interest of the child. in our case mom was awarded a move away 3.5 hours away, dad was against it, and it was voluntary on moms part. dad was ordered to meet her 1/2 way.

as far as the travel expenses, i mean they would have to be quite costly for them to even make an impact. if you are ordered to meet him 1/2 way he only have 1/2 of the expenses, and how often does he get the child? we figured out the travel expenses for our situation and it wouldnt have really made a difference in the CS even if we were awarded it (we never asked for it because mom never did move)