Support numbers for 50/50 custody?

[AFrances]

Pennsylvania

I'm trying to figure out support numbers and our states support calculator (PA) does not have an option for the type of custody arrangement that we currently have.

We have two minor children. Both parents have 50/50 custody (shared physical and legal custody). Both kids sleep equal equal amounts of nights at mother and fathers house per month. We do every other week. We split all insurance, activities, and anything else they need. Our incomes are 40k and 25k per year.

Based on these circumstances and numbers does anyone have an idea of what the the support numbers would come out to for the 40k parent?

Thanks

 

[Zigner]

Pennsylvania

I'm trying to figure out support numbers and our states support calculator (PA) does not have an option for the type of custody arrangement that we currently have.

Sure it does - it specifically asks if the child(ren) spend 146 nights or more with the NCP.

 

[AFrances]

but there is no NCP or CP, we are both equal. Thats the option that its lacking

 

[stealth2]

Run the numbers with each of you being CP/NCP and then split the difference.

 

[CJane]

but there is no NCP or CP, we are both equal. Thats the option that its lacking

For the purposes of figuring child support, the higher income person is going to be the NCP, in a 50/50 situation.

 

[AFrances]

could that be right? I did the NCP at 40k.. I make 40k a year and he makes 25k and I have to pay him $781.00 a month for support? I flipped it where the NCP is 25k and I'm paying $506.00 a month

does not seem right for only a 15k difference in our income.

 

[Silverplum]

could that be right? I did the NCP at 40k.. I make 40k a year and he makes 25k and I have to pay him $781.00 a month for support? I flipped it where the NCP is 25k and I'm paying $506.00 a month

does not seem right for only a 15k difference in our income.

Income equalization is Obama's #1 goal.

 

[Zigner]

could that be right? I did the NCP at 40k.. I make 40k a year and he makes 25k and I have to pay him $781.00 a month for support? I flipped it where the NCP is 25k and I'm paying $506.00 a month

does not seem right for only a 15k difference in our income.

She makes approx 38% less than you do. You are responsible for 62% of that $15k and she is responsible for 38% of that $15k

 

[wavehopper27]

I just did some quick math using the PA support calculator.

I assume that both parents pay 25% taxes.

If the $40k earner has full custody, they receive $445/mo

If the $25k earner has full cusody, they receive $713/mo

In a 50/50 situation the $40k earner pays the $25k earner the difference or $268/mo

 

[AFrances]

Thanks wavehoper, your 50/50 situation makes the most sense.

 

[Ohiogal]

Income equalization is Obama's #1 goal.

Silver, I love you. You know that. But BULL**** I call on this post.

 

[Silverplum]

Silver, I love you. You know that. But BULL**** I call on this post.

You may call it, after you read the WSJ or PBS or any other reputable news agency reports on his stated agenda. I'll pm you the WSJ.

 

[stealth2]

She makes approx 38% less than you do. You are responsible for 62% of that $15k and she is responsible for 38% of that $15k

TSK. Gender assumptions.

 

[Zigner]

TSK. Gender assumptions.

Right - OP did earlier state that SHE was the $40k wage earner

 

[stealth2]

Wait - did

I just did some quick math using the PA support calculator.

I assume that both parents pay 25% taxes.

If the $40k earner has full custody, they receive $445/mo

If the $25k earner has full cusody, they receive $713/mo

In a 50/50 situation the $40k earner pays the $25k earner the difference or $268/mo

WAIT... didn't I tell her to do that???