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Why Child Support Should Be Eliminated: Letting Natural Relationships Flourish
Fair Custody Arkansas
Child support payments are a cornerstone of modern family law, rooted in the belief that a parent must financially support their child, even if they don’t live together. The narrative is familiar: it’s about fairness, shared responsibility, and ensuring a child’s well-being. But what if this system, designed to protect, actually undermines the natural dynamics of parent-child relationships? What if mandating support strips away opportunities for growth, bonding, and accountability—for both parent and child? I believe child support should be non-existent, not just in joint custody but in all cases. Here’s why.
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Let Kids Decide: Child Autonomy in Divorce Custody
Fair Custody Arkansas
Divorce reshapes families, but too often, it’s the courts—not the kids—who dictate where children live. The current system assumes adults and judges know best, sidelining the very people most affected: the children. I propose a radical shift: give kids the autonomy to choose where they live after a divorce.
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Imputed Income: Family Courts’ Archaic Tax on Freedom
Fair Custody Arkansas
In Arkansas, child support isn’t just a payment—it’s a punishment, padded with a relic called “imputed income.” If a parent works less than 40 hours a week, the court “makes up” the difference, pretending they earn more. Own land that’s sitting idle? They’ll imagine it’s churning out cash and bill you for that too. This isn’t justice—it’s economic coercion.
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