Does anyone have any experience with this subject as far as what the "Rule" for lack of a better word is for determining the amount that will be paid? I know it's a percentage, but I'm trying to estimate about how much it will cost in the event (going through counseling now) of a divorce so I can better prepare for it.
2007-01-22 02:01:26 · 15 answers · asked by genetic_traitor 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
The best way to explain it is to get the child support formula from your state friend of the court. It is available online and I have done it for myself and my husband and it is very accurate. What they do is combine your take home and her take home and figure the percentage you each contribute and then they come up with a number based on the total income and split it based on the your percentage of the income. It seems complicated, and it is, but it also depends on the number of children. Like if you both make minimum wage, for two kids, it will be about $80-$90 per week for both together. There are a lot of factors involved.
Or it could be about 25% of your income for the 1st child and 8% for the second. Depends on how much you make. The more you make the less percent they take.
2007-01-22 02:08:37 · answer #1 · answered by Tink 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually about 20% but each states laws are different. For example, here in MN, they just passed a law that now will use BOTH parents income to determine child support. That will help some parents.
It goes by your income, your bills and support for anyone else that you may be providing. Take in account any health care or daycare.
I would contact your local legal aid office or your county clerk to get more information and get informed about child support laws in your area.
Most states have online calculators where you can get a jist of what you may have to pay, but it would only be an estimate, not what the court will say. It asks a few questions and spits out a number.
Right now my fiance pays about 400 each month for 2 kids, working 40 hrs a week @ $15 per hour. so that is a rough estimate.
Also get in touch with a fathers resource center- they can help you as well. Also, if in case you do go to court, make sure that you get visitation in writing. this will avoid later problems.
2007-01-22 02:19:11 · answer #2 · answered by glorymomof3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in a different situation I am battling to collect child support! I know that they base it on your income a month, that is before you pay your rent, car and etc. When you go to court you have to bring all employment information with you including your last tax return and your ex wife has to do the same as well. Just be sure to cover your butt in the process, in the state of TX your wife gets half of everything or majority. If there was a purchasing of a house you have 2 options sell it give half the of the price or let her keep the house. For a car and if there is only 1 then most likely the judge will reward her the car cause of the kids if she gets custody. So take every major purchase receipts with you! If you are ordered to pay child support be sure to pay it including child support before you are ordered to pay through the court cause they can come back on you for "Back child support". That is what they call child support for either unpaid or the support during the separation of you and your ex until you got a court date set. I know in TX the least that has to be paid is $240 and the most is $300 until a child support amount is paid. Safer way to make sure that your child support gets paid is to have it garnished out of your wages.
2007-01-22 02:26:27 · answer #3 · answered by theresa_whitley_28 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many states have a set formula....Here in ohio they combine both parents income, from that they use a table to determine the total amount required per month for the child (or children). If the husband earns 60 percent of the total he is responsible for 60 percent of that amount.
2007-01-22 02:11:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...look at your state's website..there should be a child support caluculator there...in know in NC where I live, it asks you a couple of simple questions (like your income and hers) and will give you an estimate....also take in to account that you may have to provide health insurance (especially if you are doing so now), half of all cop-pays and medicines, half of dental, and depending on the childs age, half or all of day care...you have to factor all of these in when you are coming up with a figure......
2007-01-22 02:13:39 · answer #5 · answered by Toots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the state you live in. You can look up the formula for your state on line. All states have child support worksheets now. Most take into account both parents income, day care expenses, medical insurance premiums, and sometimes life insurance.
L.
2007-01-22 04:28:22 · answer #6 · answered by tink3610 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a set of income guidelines, but each is different depending upon which state you live in. If you are unsure, call your local child support office and ask them their website or if they have copies in the office that you can pick up.
2007-01-22 05:00:27 · answer #7 · answered by mvngs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it varies from State to State....but in Indiana I pay $400.00 a month for one child....So your best advice would be go see a Attorney for a free Consultation for what your State requires!
2007-01-22 02:11:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its to my understanding its different in each state.. I know my husband is paying 600 a month for 2 children..
2007-01-22 02:05:24 · answer #9 · answered by emtb9 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
each state has guidelines. in wisconsin one child is 17%, two children 25% and i believe three or more kids is 32%. check with your child support agency.
2007-01-22 02:23:27 · answer #10 · answered by sinned 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋