2006-11-30 12:50:59 · 10 answers · asked by Shannon W 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Ive got a job and he pays$133 a month
2006-11-30 14:48:13 · update #1
Usually, that isn't the question guys are asking... Oh, maybe you aren't the dad, but the mom. My bad.
If you were the dad:
You could always just give extra money that doesn't go throught the courthouse.
Otherwise, you can request a review, which takes awhile to complete, but child support offices go to the employer and verify all of the income, and then reevaluates the amount per month owed.
Some states give cost of living increases every year, but some don't.
Don't listen to the jerks telling you that you should be able to support the child on your own. You didn't get pregnant on your own, and you sure shouldn't have to support that child on your own.
Circumstances change throughout life, that's why this evaluation is in place. Consider if you were both very young when you got pregnant and he was in college or working for minimum wage, but now he's got a decent job. It goes by a percentage of his income.
2006-11-30 12:56:30 · answer #1 · answered by Jade 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will have to petition the court to modify the order directing your spouse to pay child support. You should have some grounds for doing so. For example, did he receive a raise, or start a new, higher paying job? Your reasons for petitioning the court will need to be compelling enough for the court to say okay. Good luck!
2006-11-30 12:59:38 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs. Strain 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all ...try to talk to the baby's father. I hate to see people have the court tell them how to "pay" for their children. If you all can't come to an agreement then talk to an attorney.
2006-11-30 13:00:48 · answer #3 · answered by JOELLEMICHELLE 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get your ex a raise.
2006-11-30 12:54:36 · answer #4 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if he's making more money, take it to court and they may raise it. if not, there is nothing you can do. he can't give you more if he's not making more than when they ordered it.
2006-11-30 13:01:12 · answer #5 · answered by morequestions 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should just get yourself a job and help out with your kids finance why depend on someone should have thought about that in the first place
2006-11-30 13:00:21 · answer #6 · answered by wildcat30 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
request it from the Court, you should probably hire an attorney first, but you dont have to have one.
2006-11-30 12:54:22 · answer #7 · answered by Krista P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to prove why you need it
school, clothes, cost of living,etc.........then take all your papers to court
if he is making the same amount as when you started getting it you most likely wont get it because they can only take a limited amount of his check
2006-11-30 12:58:10 · answer #8 · answered by jokerswild 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Get a job and stop bilking off your baby's daddy.
2006-11-30 12:54:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Why don't you give your kids to your ex spouse, since you cant take care of them yourself?
2006-11-30 12:54:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋