FAQ?
What does "shared custody" really mean?
Share custody implies that the amount of custody between each parent is as equal as possible, while joint custody means that the parents have both been given some (albeit unequally divided) custody. Joint custody is not automatically granted, and must be requested.
How to cope with shared custody?
- See what custody schedule Timtab creates for you. ...
- Be consistently warm and friendly with your child every time he or she arrives. ...
- Give your place a home feel. ...
- Buy your kids everything they need. ...
- Have a good catch-up session with your kids whenever they visit. ...
What is the definition of 'shared' custody?
People often talk about having ‘shared custody’ of children. However, the Australian family law system does not actually use the term ‘custody’. Instead, it uses the term parental responsibility, meaning legal responsibility for making important decisions about the children. Parental responsibility is usually shared equally between the parents.
Is child support required when you have shared custody?
There are some cases in which child support is required of one parent, even if the parties are sharing residential custody equally. The Child Support Standards Act (CSSA) provides a guideline for child support cases, and stipulates that a certain percentage of the person’s gross income, less Federal Insurance Contributions Act taxes (FICA), should be put toward child support.