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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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