- TO:
- ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES
- FROM:
- PATRICK LUEBBERING, ACTING DIRECTOR
- SUBJECT:
- JOINT CUSTODY AND MAGI HOUSEHOLDS
- MANUAL REVISION: # 49
1805.030.10.20.05
DISCUSSION:
This memorandum introduces policy for MAGI households with joint custody situations.
In true 50/50 joint custody, the child spends equal number of nights with each parent. In joint custody situations, custodial parent is considered to be the parent who:
- Is a tax filer and claims the child as a tax dependent, or
- Is a non-tax filer but exercises more than 50% custody.
Review policy for a breakdown of different situations that can happen with joint custody cases.
When processing joint custody households, enter a detailed comment on how the household composition was determined.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff
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