Malaysian Family Law / Divorce Law |
If the Child Lives with the Other Parent, Can I Stop Providing Financial Support? ❓Part 1
Having Custody ≠
The Other Party Is Not Required to Pay
Who is granted custody does not affect the parents’ financial responsibilities toward the child.
The child still requires care and support from both parents.
In divorce or custody cases, there are no true winners—
the one most affected is often the child’s psychological well-being and development.
Custody is not a bargaining chip, and child support is not a punishment.
The child should not bear the cost of the parents’ disputes.
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