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If 50/50 custody, to determine who claims the kiddo on the FAFSA, it is the parent who pays more expenses for the child. Does child support count as payment by the recipient or by the payer?
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Brooke P
Last Updated: 1/2/2026
If 50/50 custody, to determine who claims the kiddo on the FAFSA, it is the parent who pays more expenses for the child. Does child support count as payment by the recipient or by the payer?
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Brooke P
If 50/50 custody, to determine who claims the kiddo on the FAFSA, it is the parent who pays more expenses for the child. Does child support count as payment by the recipient or by the payer?
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