Dad Doesn't Want Mom Asking for More Money After Receiving Child Support

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The Core Issue: Custody, Child Support, and Visitation

This is a hearing for temporary orders in a custody case between Miss Hinahosa and Mr. Kristen regarding their son, Braden. They've already agreed on some things:

Miss Hinahosa is named the Managing Conservator, meaning she has primary decision-making power over Braden and designates his primary residence.
Mr. Kristen is the Possessory Conservator, granting him visitation rights.
Key Disagreements:

Visitation Schedule:
Mr. Kristen wants the standard possession order for parents living over 100 miles apart, which typically includes one weekend a month visitation, alternating holidays, and extended summer time.
Miss Hinahosa is opposed, arguing it's not in Braden's best interest due to her concerns about Mr. Kristen's teenage daughter, Madeline, being around Braden. She requests supervised visitation or day visits. She expresses that she doesn't want her son around his half-sister, and cites incidents when Madeline was a minor living in her home when she was a minor herself who she feels was neglected and put Braden at risk.
Child Support:
Miss Hinahosa agrees with guideline calculations of $1,045 per month.
Mr. Kristen does not. He feels it is unfair because he has two other children he cares for and has been paying Miss Hinahosa $300 bi-weekly. He argues that he has always supported Braden. He doesn't want Miss Hinahosa to call him asking for more money after receiving child support.
Supervised Visitation:
Miss Hinahosa asks for supervised visitation, not necessarily because she doesn't trust Mr. Kristen, but because she doesn't trust his daughter around Braden, saying she is "jealous of him" and could potentially harm him.
She later expresses that she would trust Mr. Kristen with Braden overnight only if he would do something about his daughter's behavior and disciplining.
Health Insurance:
Mr. Kristen says he has health, dental, and vision insurance through his employer that will cover Braden
Miss Hinahosa mentions she has Medicaid for Braden, but she could also add him to her employer's insurance, but is not aware of the cost.
Miss Hinahosa's Contact Information:
Miss Hinahosa does not want her contact information to be on the court order due to concerns about a third party, that is not Mr. Kristen, but does not object to Mr. Kristen having her information.
Miss Hinahosa's Concerns (in detail):

Madeline's Behavior: Miss Hinahosa claims Madeline (13) is disrespectful, has been left alone with Braden (6) overnight, and sneaks out. She fears that if Mr. Kristen doesn't discipline his daughter, she may harm Braden. She feels Madeline doesn't want Derek (Mr. Kristen) to be a father to Braden.
Jealousy: She believes Madeline is jealous of Braden and might act out.
Lack of Trust: She doesn't fully trust Mr. Kristen to protect Braden from Madeline.
Past Incidents: She recounts a time when she worked nights, leaving Madeline alone with her younger children. Madeline would sneak out, leaving them alone.
Mr. Kristen's Arguments (in detail):

Financial Burden: He feels the $1,045 monthly child support is too high, as he is also raising his two other children who live with him and feels he is being punished for being a good father.
Consistency: He says he's been consistently providing $300 bi-weekly and believes they already had a prior agreement to do that. He also has health, vision, and dental insurance he can provide for Braden.
Good Father: He emphasizes he's always been there for Braden, never left him without anything, and works hard to provide for all of his children.
Confusion: He is confused by Miss Hinahosa's change of heart about child support.
He is a Single Father: He points out that he, too, is a single parent raising two kids, and the children's mother is not in the picture. He feels Miss Hinahosa is hurting his other children by requesting child support.
Third Child: He also has a third child that does not live with him. He says that he tries to provide support for him, but his mother will not accept it. He says that he also tries to make sure that all of his children can spend time with each other on his days off.