I have 50/50 custody of my 3 childeren, ages 9,8 and 7. My ex just took me to court to have child support adjusted. I was previously paying $245.00 per month and am now ordered to pay $866.00 per month. We have the children an equal amount of time per year, custody is shared residential and shared legal. I am paying 77% of total allowable child care. Why am I paying 77% to her instead of the 27% to bring her support up to 50%. I have no issues with supporting my children, but why I am I paying her for the children to be with me?