My wife wants to leave me. She says i am a good guy, she just fell out of love with me. We have 3 kids. 1 not mine and 2 are. Do i have to pay her spouse support if she works full time and make a little less then me and she is the one who wants to leave for no fault of my own or that i can fix. Also how mush would i have to pay in child support for my 2 kids. I want joint/shared custody and she cant say anything bad about me.
2006-12-21 07:08:33 · 9 answers · asked by anthony v 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
It depends on a lot of things, your state's laws, the length of your marriage and if she is employed, when answering the question about spousal support.
Most states DON'T award spousal support in marriages of less than 10 years unless there is a great difference in income.
I cite my example of making 4-5X what my ex-wife made and after 7 years of marriage, paid ZERO spousal support.
Child support is another question, and often depends on the same issues as spousal support, except for the length of the marriage.
Your income and/or the income difference is the largest rock in the jar when it comes to calculating child support.
The best answers will come from an attorney familiar with family law matters in your jurisdiction.
2006-12-21 07:18:48 · answer #1 · answered by camys_daddy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In Georgia, the judge orders spousal support only when the wife asks for it. And then it is not guaranteed that she will get it. As far as child support, it depends on how much you make a year. The joint custody is good but make sure when you buy the kids anything, you keep documentation of that b/c you never know when your ex-wife will turn on ya. My brother has went through what you are about to go through and it is not pretty. You wouldn't believe half of the stuff if I told ya. Even though you and your soon to be ex-wife are on good terms right now, still don't let down your guard b/c you never know when things will turn ugly and you will need proof. Take care of your children ALWAYS!!!
2006-12-21 07:19:15 · answer #2 · answered by jetta 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
These are all things that will be worked out during the divorce process. You need to find a good divorce attorney in your area and discuss these issues with him/her. I'm sorry you have to go through this especially during this time of the year. If you do have to pay spousal support and you're in America, it is deductible from your federal income prior to paying taxes. It is also considered taxable income for the receiving spouse. Child support is not.
2006-12-21 07:16:22 · answer #3 · answered by iuneedscoachknight 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is a ? for an attorney. In the state of kansas, they did away with spousal support years ago. It just doesnt exsist anymore. When my husband got caught cheating, on camera, they didnt order him to pay spousal support, and I was still bedridden after having a horrible labor with my second child. As far as child support, that is based on what you make. The more you make, the more you will be paying. And vice versa. It will depend on who gets primary residential as to if you have to pay or if she does. If they live with you, but go visit her, she will have to pay you child support, and just the opposite. Speak with an attorney, they will tell you FOR SURE the answers to your questions.
2006-12-21 07:42:35 · answer #4 · answered by countrygirl66032 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything you asked basically depends on which state you live in, and which county within that state you live in.
If she's worked full time chances are you won't pay spousal support, but would pay child support.
Generally that varies anywhere from 40% of your income to a lower level depending on the laws where you live.
2006-12-21 09:35:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well reg the child support if you live in nys it is 25% of your gross pay that is charged in support depends on how long you were with her and if that 3rd child father is in there life you could actually have to pay for that one also depending on the judge you get and if you were 50% of the income for that 3rd child as far as spousal it depends if she asks for support and how much less than you she makes and how much you income will change when child suppoprt is ordered but you can fight the spousal in court since she is req the divorce
2006-12-21 07:23:24 · answer #6 · answered by Lady Jay 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
SPOUSAL SUPPORT NO ..CHILD SUPPORT FOR AT LEAST YOUR 2 YES..... UNLESS YOU ADOPTED THE 3RD THEN SUPPORT ON THE 3. YOU REALLY NEED A LAWYER TO TAKE CARE OF THIS. IT SEEMS SHE IS THE ONE WHO CHEATED SO A CLEAN BREAK IS SMART BUT REMEMBER KIDS ARE INNOCENT AND THEY WILL THINK IT WAS THEM SO EXPLAIN IT. AGAIN GET A LAWYER
2006-12-21 07:17:58 · answer #7 · answered by us veteran 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no. That is more geared towards......like if you cheated on her to end the relationship, THEN you would have to pay until she got re-married.
2006-12-21 07:40:13 · answer #8 · answered by Amanda 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its all up to a court to decide
2006-12-21 07:11:01 · answer #9 · answered by Mike 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋