child maintenance Child maintenance & 50/50 shared care

[Joanna]

Hi everyone,

I've been married for 14 years and have 2 children (4 & 11)

My spouse has asked for 50/50 shared care but I want them to live in 1 stable environment

He earns a lot more than me (£80k), I only earn £14k.   Will he need to pay me maintenance if the judge awards him with 50/50 shared care?

I also want to know whether I would quality for any spousal maintenance?

[Peter B]

Hi @Joanna,

I would suggest you get legal advice but I think even with 50/50 shared care he will still need to pay child maintenance. You can calculate child maintenance on this website;

• https://www.gov.uk/calculate-child-maintenance