he makes over 180,000.00 a year yet his child support payments are 400. 00 a month . I work at a min wage job?

Question

How did he get away with this!!

Answer 1

He's got a better lawyer.

Answer 2

he didn't get by with anything--at least you get your support each month and that amount was ordered by the courts--there are alot
of men that don't even pay a dime-now what you need to do is
evaluate your ability to get a better paying job -your no longer married to this man and his income is his business not yours--its amazing to me why you would dig around for information about how much money he makes--you should use that time to
find a better paying job -there out there-just start looking. i don't care if he makes 250.000.00/yr or 25,000.00/yr your day in court is over. $400/mth will help support the child and this support of the child is both of your responsibilities not just your x. be happy you get your money each month-look at the people men and women alike that don't get paid child support at all.

Answer 3

How much more would you like? If you work minimum wage, then $400 is already doubling your salary.

Most likely he went to college and got a degree to get a better paying job. I am doing that now and suggest you do the same. Also a child's relationship with his parents is much more important than money. Try to work on making that better with the father and child.

Answer 4

That doesn't make sense and you need to go back to court. In NY, they figure a certain percentage based on his annual income and my ex only makes about 27,000 a year and I get about the same as you a month. In addition they are also suppose to take into account your wages as well and once again you definitely should be getting more. You would think that he would do that on his own good will knowing your financial situation and that he most likely could offer your child/children more but if hes not about to do that himself, I would definitely suggest speaking to a lawyer. Good luck:)

Answer 5

Try finding some proof if possible of his earnings. If he is employed by someone else, have your lawyer try to get a copy of his last couple weeks pay from payroll. If you feel the company is acting fraudulently, report them. If you don't get anywhere with the judge you appeal to, try to get another judge. Until then you could simply ask him, "How much is your child's needs worth to you?" Maybe the answer is not enough. I had a similar situation, but I had a great boyfriend who is now my husband. When I realized that it was about the money, and his child would come second, I ask him to sign over parental rights in exchange for no child support. He agreed. Turns out it was best for everyone.

Answer 6

I have no sympathy for the question. It has nothing to do with support for either one of you and your points of view. I dont know the circumstances of your divorce, but because he makes $180,000 it doesn't shirk your responsibility for the care of your child or children. If you have a problem working a minimum wage job then work two jobs. If you have time to ask the question on line you have time to work another job. Or find a better job then a min wage job.

Answer 7

Good lawyer? Fine print in the contract.
I'm really not sure. Maybe it has something to do with how the marriage ended or how much you make or how much the kids actually need? Seems slightly unfair. Hopefully, if they're his children he'll get them the things they need and the 400.00 you can use to buy food and have some fun as a family?

Answer 8

the key word is he makes not you and it was set up to support some of the child needs not support you are other kids . if the support is for one child thats good . ask him to help you get a job there so you can make the same are a decent wage. good luck be independent it feels great not to depend are beg

Answer 9

With that kind of income he could afford the very best of legal talent. The min wage person has to go with legal aid. We have the best justice system money can buy!!!

Answer 10

Well, your not married, and he is good at lying, and can afford a lawyer.

he might not make as much as you think he does, and or
has expenses that he has to take care of, he could have other children.

But he only has to contribute to the care of your child, not care for your child completely.

you need to contribute your fair share, and if its only minimum wage then why does he need to give you the life of a princess?

he doesn't owe you a thing just your child.

And you can review the requirements and standards via the internet.

Most likely he is aliar and never earned that much to begin with.

If you've been to court for custody, and they gave you a temporary settlement, then you need to go back to court to see what other arrangements can be made.

If he is really worth more than i would take him to court, and he's lying, I would hier a Private investigator .

this way you can prove it.

And if he doesn't mind his daughter living in squallor then fine, but make sure you always give her to him clean and fed.

if you have an apt in the ghetto , make sure its clean, every time he comes to pick her up.

and for gods sakes get a better job!
or apply for public assistance.

Good luck

Meg

Answer 11

Shouldn't have gotten away with it unless he forged his papers he had to bring to court to show his income. If he truely makes that much money and only gives $400 monthly for his child/children then he's a horrible father, not really providing for his children. I believe yearly you can take him back to court for an increase. He might be not recording all of his income, if he's self employed.