My husband of 10 years just had a son turn 18, and is now out of school. He still has to pay his ex 75.00 a paycheck, because of arrearages. Problem is, the arrearages are only there because payments made thru friend of the court went to interest, never principle, so each year they go up and will contuine to do so since the payment amt went down. (He was paying $960.00 a month) I know its only $75.00 a check, but she lives in a mansion, makes $100K a year and her husband makes good money, We have struggled since we met, live in a mobile home raised my 3 kids on barley any money, while my husbands kids have a golden spoon in their mouth. any suggestions appreciated.
2006-06-18 13:59:26 · 13 answers · asked by catlady 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Child support ends at age 18. If your husband did not pay full amounts he still owes money, and will until he is paid up. You knew this before you married him.
2006-06-18 14:06:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Child support amounts don't change just because people remarry others and have new responsibilities or benefits. The income of the new spouses or the costs of maintaining households count for very little in the equations used by the courts to determine child support.
I'm on the other side of the issue. My ex is ordered to pay $271/month for our daughter, but has only sporadically supported her in anyway during her entire life. My new husband supports our family well enough that it isn't worth dealing with the issue with my ex. We're in a better financial position than he is so it doesn't seem fair to either my new husband or I that my ex pay anymore than he can whenever he's able.
If I were forced to chose between my ex and my daughter having a healthy and loving relationship or the money, I'd take would prefer they have a great relationship any day of the week.
When I remarried, my new husband, my ex and I had a discussion about my ex putting what he would have paid us into a savings account and use it to "save the day", when she's ready for a prom dress, a car, going off to college, or any other big daddy rescue type thing.
What it boils down to is that the situation is about much more than money or hurt feelings.
Oh, and to answer the original question, the payments will stop when there are no longer arrearages. If it's possible to eek out a little more than the $75/check to pay on the arrearages, it could cut the time frame drastically.
2006-06-18 14:23:09 · answer #2 · answered by Bob S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Child support finally ends at age 18. Unfortunately, in your husbands case he got behind in arrears. Its almost like using a credit card and not paying the full every month except the interest. He may end up having to pay for a long long time. What I suggest is this, by the way, I have been there and done that. The courts for 3 or 4 years took my income tax return to repay the arrearage and then I was straightened out and kept it up. My ex kept getting child support after my daughter turned 18 was not living at home dropped out of school and was working. I put the brakes on that by hauling them to court and the judge (woman) ruled in my favor. Anyway, what I am getting at is maybe your hubby should go see an attorney about all of this. I would if I was in his shoes. It doesn't necessarily mean that he will get out of the full obligation it just means that maybe just maybe the attorney can do something for you guys. I was an underground coal miner for many years and our union the UMWA had many many strikes and I got in arrears very easily. It sounds to me like your husband will be paying this child support until his kid is 40 at this rate. My e-mail address is gringoloco47@yahoo.com Write to me and we can discuss this issue through the e-mail. I am glad to help out so write to me OK?
2006-06-25 09:05:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regardless to the kid age, if your husband did not keep up with his payments from the date they started, he has to continue paying until its paid in full. The monthly payments stopped when the kid reached 18 in most states. The arrears will be taken till there is no balance regardless to the kids age. My ex is still paying on a 30 yr old, and just recently started on a 14 yr old (mine). So, make sure he keep paying because it only acquires more interest and penalty if not. The law doesn't care what the other family has financially, he has to pay for his kid.
2006-06-18 20:56:35 · answer #4 · answered by msthinkpositive 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the payment now is for arrearages, it will continue until he has made up for what wasn't paid before. It's not exactly the same as regular child support since as you said he was paying more. Now he's just paying past due. Although, I have to say, you sound rather bitter. Please, with all the dead beat dads who do nothing to support their children(I'm dealing with one), be proud of your husband for being a good man who takes care of his responsibilities. She didn't make the child on her own so, no matter how much she makes, she shouldn't have to support the child on her own.
2006-06-18 14:14:06 · answer #5 · answered by fighter1174 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it ends when the child turns 18 but untill the child turns 18 he needs to support it, after all its his kid. it doesnt matter how much money the mother has. he must be paying back child support. but 75 a pay check does not add up to 960 a month? and you knew he had a child when you married him.
2006-06-18 14:24:19 · answer #6 · answered by Peace 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what state you are in... but child support is supposed to be balanced out with income average's... tell him to have his case re-evaluated if he hasn't done so recently... I am a mother whose son's father is supposed to pay child support... he doesn't... he won't even hold a job... but I have recently become engaged to a man that I love... and after we are married he is going to legally adopt my son... I think that this woman sounds like a hideously selfish woman that is using thier son to get back at your husband... otherwise what is her point?
2006-06-18 14:11:03 · answer #7 · answered by Fatboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have a case for asking relief. You should seek legal council. Child support normally ends at 18.
2006-06-18 14:08:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Arrearages? How much are the arrearages? Interest? You will and do have to pay the arrearages, BUT I am not sure on interest.
2006-06-18 14:09:27 · answer #9 · answered by GRUMPY 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they stop at 18 unless they go to college then until 24 the arrears will continue until paid.He has to support his kids tough luck
2006-06-18 14:07:24 · answer #10 · answered by Elizabeth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋