My father is in a legal battle with my mother over child support and custody of my sister. I received a document from my mother, and I need help understanding it. Does this mean my mother has to pay child support to my father? Did she mess things up by going to court without a lawyer?
Your father has primary custody and is receiving child support from your mother. Your mom may have made mistakes going to court without an attorney, especially in a case involving kids.
To summarize, your father is now the conservator who can decide where your sister lives. Your mother is ordered to pay him $600 a month in child support starting December 1, 2024, while he had previously owed back support that has now been offset by the time your sister lived with him.
It looks like your sister has been living with your dad since September 2022. Your mom is now responsible for child support, and the judge ruled that she has to pay $600 instead of the standard amount because she’s also paying for extracurricular activities.
Yes, your mother is now responsible for paying $600 a month. The father had earlier support obligations that were wiped out due to credits for having the child living with him. It sounds like your mom could have benefited from legal help.