Generally speaking, you must provide financial support for your child, regardless of your relationship with the child's other parent. This remains true whether you are divorced or were never married in the first place. It also does not matter whether you are a custodial or a non-custodial parent. You are expected to pay your fair share of the child support obligation. As a result, there may be situations where you are required to pay child support even when you share 50/50 custody. Continue reading this blog post to learn more about this scenario and what your rights and responsibilities are.