child support hearing?

Question

...i have a child support hearing soon,id like to know what to expect and what questions are going to be asked by the judge...and how many hours it usually takes...thank you...

Answer 1

depends upon the court as to how fast you will be out of there. if its packed it gonna take some time.

i cant answer the rest, because it doesnt say if its a child support determination hearing, child support enforcement hearing, child support review hearing, etc.

they are different, on what questions they ask.

but i will but the links for CS Calculators here. just click on your state and fill it in. that will give a general idea.

CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATORS
http://www.divorcelawinfo.com/calculators.htm
http://www.alllaw.com/calculators/childsupport/
http://www.helpyourselfdivorce.com/child-support-calculators.html

Answer 2

Honey, your question all depends upon whom the children will be living with. If it's you, then the questions will be asked of your spouse. And they are general questions. Such as where he/she is employed. How much they make per hour, how many hours they work, if insurance is provided, etc. Then the judge will order a percentage taken from his/her check depending upon the number of children in question. The more children, the higher the percentage. The only other thing that can alter this, is if the parent with the children agrees to a flat amount. This usually only happens if the parent with the children makes more than the parent who's paying the child support.

Depending on the complexity of the case (meaning if there are any disputes) a typical case runs about a half hour. However, if there is arguing over the amounts and insurance benefits, then you can expect a continuance until the judge has ample time to review his findings and make an order...which means you may have to come back at another date.

Wish you luck, and keep in mind, that it's not he who gets the most wins....this is about the kids and their needs! Sometimes we have to give a little to get a little, but the sacrifice now will only enhance the benefits later. And although it's helpful, money doesn't make the world go round hon, people do. Above everything at this hearing, you need to make sure those kids know that money isn't ever going to be an issue when it comes to the relationship with their parents. It really makes it hard on them when its a factor. I see it all too often.

Answer 3

Be prepared to pay and not have a thing for years to come wile your XS and her new boyfriend are buying a new home and driving around in a new car while your catching the bus and packing a lunch and drinking tap water because you cant afford a beverage to drink .LOL and that's just the begging . Now no woman wont's you because you have no money your market as a looser Your life goes down the drain within a few hours . All they wont to know is what your making .the judge will set a price and ask you if its OK if you say no then he will ask you why and if you give him some stooped answer he will raise it so be carefully what you say . Oh try to have as many bills that you can get your hands on the more you have going out the less there going to take

Good luck

Answer 4

The type of questions you will be asked depends on the type of hearing being held. For example: If legal paternity has not been established, you will be asked questions, which may include very specific and personal information regarding the circumstances that led to conception. If the hearing also involves or pertains to some issue of financial support for the child, you will be asked a number of questions which will help determine the amount of child support to be paid. You may be asked questions pertaining to your marital status, the number of children involved in this case, employment, income, living expenses and insurance coverage.

The department's representative will attempt to answer any questions you have about the hearing at the time of your interviews. However, it should be noted that the department's representative cannot provide any type of legal advice.

It might take maybe 1 or 2 hours

Answer 5

well support can be hard on the man. i have seen it and therefore if you owe support well you may as well be in jail or maybe you can pay abit and get out but i have seen when its the woman and child waiting they (judge) will throw you right in jail now if its a woman whose having topay support they give her alot of leeway i dont' know why but they do. well when you have someone just laughting att hejudge and what shes doing oh well some day will catch up to her i hope in our case.

Answer 6

when i went for my hearing, i did not see a judge, i met with my attorney and the hearing officer. i brought my exhusbands tax returns for the last few years, since i could not find him. just bring check stubs, and anything else that might help your case, consult an attorney, they may offer more advice

Answer 7

the judge will ask you how much you make and the talk both incomes and the income of your job that is how they figuer how much u will pay plus how many kids are their? it usually last about hour and a half

Answer 8

iono..maybe how is the child being wif u going to be a good thing....would u be able to support him/her...why would ur child wanna be wif u....iono....im no judge or anything....just be really prepared to answer stuff about ur relationship wif ur child....good luck!