Who here has shared custody?
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Who here has shared custody?
| Sat, 05-28-2005 - 1:59pm |
Does anyone have 50/50 shared custody and how is it working out for the child? What difficulties or benefits have you run into?

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I know the IRS has a site that addresses this, and I forget if you can use paying for normal expenses or if it's just child support and the % of time. If you have the child 51% of the time that counts. We have 50/50, but the last two years I have ended up with a couple extra days and I'm keeping my calander in case I am ever challenged on that. The worst case I can imagine is that we could agree to take turns claiming head of household, by agreeing to tell the IRS we alternately have 51% custody. But I'm hoping I can claim it each year.
It's so nice to hear from another mom that does what we do and makes it work. My ex is what you describe, a good dad for the most part. He does some things I don't agree with, but he loves our dd and that is what matters most. She is so lucky that he could take his parenting responsibility seriously by being there, even if he doesn't always take bedtimes and limiting candy as seriously as I do :) When you take everything into consideration, the 50/50 thing has worked out really well for all three of us.
"Mom's House, Dad's House" by Isolina Ricci Ph.D.
I am only about half way through it, but it seems to have some good advice.
I hope this helps. I am just getting started on a shared custody arrangement, 1 week on and 1 week off. It's not as good as full custody, but it's a lot better than twice a month. So far my children are adjusting well. It will be better once we have enough clothes and things that they don't have to haul their things around.
Hugs, Brenda
Hugs, Brenda
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