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Child Custody and Parenting Plans in DC Separation and Divorce

By Carolyn Goodman

How do You Decide Custody & Parenting Plans in DC?

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When you decide to separate, and there are children involved, it is best to have an agreement for a temporary schedule for custody and parenting plans in DC. It is best to have a plan in place before each parent has a separate residence so you each know when you will see your children and when you are solely responsible for their care. This is in everyone’s best interest, especially for your children to know where they will be each day. This is important even for very young children.

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Divorce and Child Support in DC

By Carolyn Goodman

As part of many divorce cases, child support in DC is an issue of concern for many people.

DC Child Support Services include budget planning

I am asked often, “Will I be able to pay my own bills along with paying child support?”

In DC child support is determined by applying a child support guideline that takes a number of factors into account when determining the appropriate amount of child support that should be paid.

The guideline was designed so that both parents share the responsibility for the support of their child or children.

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