Mandy Friedman LPCC-S
Mandy Friedman LPCC-S
The Cost of Fairness: Child Support
The Cost of Fairness: Child Support
The Cost of Fairness: Child Support
Sunday 24th August 2025
Explore child support's impact on fairness in family court with Mandy Friedman, Michelle Minette, and Melanie Mize.
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Episode Overview
- Child support is calculated based on income, childcare costs, and health insurance expenses.
- Parenting time can influence child support amounts, with deviations possible.
- Paying child support does not equate to access to children.
- Systemic failures can lead to unfair custody arrangements in high-conflict situations.
- Maintaining boundaries is crucial to protect children from adult conflicts.
If your child knows your child support arrangements, that's a parent fail.
In this episode of SNAP: Survivors of Narcissistic & Abusive Personalities, Mandy Friedman is joined by Michelle Minette and Melanie Mize to tackle the thorny issue of child support and fairness in family court. The discussion dives into the complex calculations involved in determining child support payments and the challenges faced by parents navigating this system. Melanie, an experienced attorney, breaks down how child support is calculated using state formulas, factoring in income, childcare costs, and health insurance expenses.
Michelle shares poignant stories from her coaching practice, highlighting the struggles of those caught in high-conflict situations. The trio explores how parenting time can affect child support amounts and the potential consequences for those who fall behind on payments. They also address the misconception that paying child support grants access to children, emphasising that it's about providing for the child's needs.
The episode doesn't shy away from discussing systemic issues within the judicial system, particularly when narcissistic individuals manipulate child support arrangements to control and stress their partners. Mandy, Michelle, and Melanie offer advice on maintaining boundaries and protecting children from adult conflicts. Their candid conversations provide a lifeline to those feeling overwhelmed by the intricacies of family court and child support. This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with these challenges, offering both practical insights and emotional support.