Chapter 15 - THE MONEY BEHIND CUSTODY
Why would Dustin want sole custody if we were still married?
Leverage.
If we separated after the confrontation, custody status mattered.
And the trust.
As custodial parent and family liaison, Dustin could continue requesting:
Housing contribution.
Education.
Caregiver support.
Therapeutic services.
Transportation.
Judith could remain paid caregiver.
Under the trust projections, legitimate support could reach $90,000 annually depending needs.
Not automatic.
Still meaningful.
If I became primary custodial parent?
I could request a new liaison.
The independent trustee could remove Dustin.
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Judith’s billing would likely end.
They had money attached to authority.
