If I pay child support for 2 kids but my ex says 1 isn’t mine, since I filed for shared physical custody of the oldest can my ex make me take custody of both?
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If I pay child support for 2 kids but my ex says 1 isn’t mine, since I filed for shared physical custody of the oldest can my ex make me take custody of both?
Asked on October 4, 2012 under Family Law, North Carolina
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country your "ex" cannot force you to take custody of both of the children that you are paying child support for. Neither can the court. A parent either takes custody of his or her child because he or she wants to or if the parent does not want custody of the minor children he or she can decline.
It is better for minor children to be with a parent that really wants to be with them.
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