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How can custody arrangements impact child support obligations?

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How can custody arrangements impact child support obligations?

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Child support obligations depend on whether one party has sole custody or whether both parents are awarded joint custody. When one party has sole custody, the other party must typically pay child support, whereas the party with custody is meeting their obligation through the support itself. When joint custody is awarded, support obligations are based on how much each party earns and the percentage of time the child spends with each party.