Some people believe that an even split of custody automatically results in an order that neither party pay child support. That is not necessarily true. Child support is still based upon a calculation that is called a Form 14, and typically the higher earner will still be obligated to pay support. The State recently adopted [..]
There has recently been a lot of hype in the media regarding recent revisions to the child custody laws in the State of Missouri. The common misconception is that it creates a presumption that a 50/50 custody arrangement is in the best interests of a child. Actually, an initial proposal included language of that nature. [..]