2006-09-27 06:29:50 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
approx 1/3 of your salary will go for child support.
2006-09-27 06:32:04 · answer #1 · answered by notyours 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not a flat percentage, & there are many variables that are taken into consideration. the 1st child costs the most by far & away, as the number increases, the $ per child decreases. the income (or income potential) of both parents play a large roll as do daycare costs. You can expect it to be a painful amount, & you can only hope that your kids will be the primary beneficiaries. You should run the #'s with a lawyer. The courts may accept an amout different than what is calculated if both parents agree to it, but that can be re-assesed (ie: increased) by the custodial parent / child support ageny. good luck. first & foremost, make sure that your kids are getting what they need.
2006-09-27 06:49:26 · answer #2 · answered by Justin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your state. In GA it's 17-20% of GROSS income (before taxes) for the first child and then another 5-10% per additional child. The percentages slide based on your income level vs. your ex's. In CO, where I live now, it's much less. My wife has two kids from her previous marriage and she gets a total of about $140 per month and that's for both kids.
2006-09-27 06:40:28 · answer #3 · answered by ScubaGuy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost all of it.
29% of gross income for 3 children
Then another 29% in taxes.
It's generally:
* 17% of gross income for 1 child
* 25% of gross income for 2 children
* 29% of gross income for 3 children
* 31% of gross income for 4 children
* 34% of gross income for 5 or more children
2006-09-27 06:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by Violet Pearl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the laws in the country you're in and the needs of the child. Nowadays a child would need a minimum of $300-$400 monthly per child depending on the lifestyle of both parties - if you can afford it, the court will determine how much per month you should allot for child support. But if you can't afford it, the court will still tell you to do something about it or reach a settlement with your ex wife.
2006-09-27 06:33:42 · answer #5 · answered by Equinox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on the state that figures the support.... Kansas and Missouri it is based on 55% of income total, for all children (not individually). If the paying person has additional children from a separate union, these (at least in Kansas) are taken into factor.
2006-09-27 06:35:14 · answer #6 · answered by wallcritter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in California; Child support is based on your gross income, the mother's gross income and the timeshare you have with your children. FYI: The more time you spend with your children the less you have to pay.
2006-09-27 06:40:34 · answer #7 · answered by Cali Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband has 3 children from a previous marriage, In the state of West Virginia they take 25% of your annual income. We live paycheck to paycheck. So good luck.
2006-09-27 08:47:45 · answer #8 · answered by BadAssGirlINWV 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the state of Texas, approximately 1/3
2006-09-27 06:49:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies from state to state I know in Missouri they can take as much as 50% of your income. A friend of mine is taking her ex husband back to court and demanding 50 % of his income since he is behind in his child support to the tune of over 15,000 dollars. He will pay a bit here and pay a bit there and then quit his job when his pay is garnished by the state...A low life if you ask me.
2006-09-27 06:47:01 · answer #10 · answered by ladysteelersince1976 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what the mothers income is also. Go to your county court office and get a child support table and compute it yourself. It is self explanatory.
2006-09-27 06:32:16 · answer #11 · answered by loladoreen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋