As noted by some other repliers, custodial parent gets tax breaks such as claiming the children as dependents, deduct child care, etc. I’m sure there are some issues with the idea, but I propose it as an incentive to increase the amount of child support paid, as opposed to just punishing support owing parents into…

How about letting those who pay child support be allowed to deduct those from their taxes (capped at some level, intended to help those who are struggling)? I imagine that would increase support given which is the ultimate goal. I’m a divorced father who has always been able to pay my support, but it hasn’t been easy,…