Divorce and Parenting Plan Advice

Questioner

During the divorce, the parenting plan included that our two children would be 'divided' over our addresses (1 child each) in connection with co-parenting because of tax benefits. This was fair because the division in terms of care was approximately 60-40. At the request of the children, the division is now completely different, about 90-10; they are only with the other parent every other weekend. I have now asked my ex-partner to also register the other child at my address so that I can then receive the tax benefit (higher amount of child-related budget). After all, I now have to provide for a 3-person household including all expenses and can hardly make ends meet. My ex actually has a 1-person household and therefore much lower expenses. Reporting and registering a 1-person household would also save him on his municipal taxes. My ex thinks the transfer of address is nonsense and does not want to go along with it or in other words, wants to continue to benefit from the child-related budget that he has been receiving unfairly for a long time in my opinion. Is there a way or possibility to get this done?

Lawyer

You can submit this as a custody dispute to the court. They will then make a decision. You can of course also turn to a mediator who will let you find a solution together. There you will hear everyone's interests and you will come to a solution together. Please note that the registration of the child with you can also have consequences for the father's ability to pay child support. (this only applies if he is eligible for KGB and single parent allowance)

Questioner

Thank you very much for your quick response. The father does not pay child support so that will not make a difference. I will continue to work on it.