Custody can be complex, even after arrangements have been finalized. Whether you are the custodial parent or the non-custodial parent, it’s important to be aware of factors that could affect the negotiated agreement. One is the visitation credit.
In Missouri, the parent who pays child support claim a visitation credit against their monthly child support payment obligation based upon how many overnights he/she spends with the child in a one year period. This credit can range anywhere from 0% to 50%, depending on the circumstances in your case. The main reason for the credit is that a parent’s expenses increase the more time that is spent with a child while the paying parent expenses go down.
These guidelines help standardize the credit based on the number of overnight stays per year:
Number of Overnights
Adjustment
Less than 36
0%
36–72
6%
73–91
9%
92–109
10%
110–115
13%
116–119
15%
120–125
17%
126–130
20%
131–136
23%
137–141
25%
142–147
27%
148–152
28%
153–158
29%
159–164
30%
165–170
31%
171–175
32%
176–180
33%
181–183
34%
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