Yet, it is an issue, so I'd say simply proportional division, based upon the real needs of the child. If Parent A earns $80,000 a year and Parent B earns $20,000 a year, the payment of "child support" should be divided 80% to 20% and put into a checking account that doesn't allow cash or debit/credit card withdrawals. Both Parent A and Parent B should have full access to the account records, and photocopies of checks written on the account should be mailed to both parents each month automatically, with the subject lines of each check noting the nature of the expense that the check is written for. I love the way you think! One of my biggest beefs is that the accounting of the money I send for "child support" is (according to the courts) none of my business. I don't know if it goes to the children (including groceries, housing, etc), or for a fur coat for my ex-wife.
Well thank you.