If a couple are separating, both parents create and sign an affidavit of means and affidavit of welfare.
Once custody, living arrangements and visitation are agreed; the only concern re payment of child maintenance is the parent's income and outgoings.
One is not dependent on the other.
I agree that in cases of separation / divorce, the primary concern is the welfare of any children; this comes to the fore particularly when disposition of the family home is under discussion.
In the OPs case, the couple clearly do not intend to raise their child together; the OPs only question is in relation to maintenance.