Provides that the court shall not order a parent to pay child support to the other parent for reasonable or necessary expenses of the child if the parents are awarded equal time with the child

HB 1642 amends Missouri child support laws to allow courts to adjust support payments based on specific custody arrangements and circumstances. The bill requires courts to consider the amount of time a child spends with each parent when determining support obligations, including the possibility of waiving support if parents share equal time with the child. Additionally, the legislation outlines conditions under which support payments may be reduced, such as when a parent voluntarily gives up physical custody for more than thirty consecutive days, and establishes rules for when support ends, including provisions for children attending college. These changes aim to ensure that child support orders reflect the actual financial needs of the child and the shared responsibilities of both parents in various custody scenarios.