My husband has two kids from an affair how much support should I expect him to give to that "family".We have three kids and he hardly spends anytime at all with them.
2007-03-13 04:53:06 · 11 answers · asked by JUSEve 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
financially she gets about £2500 from her job,benefits and tax credits
2007-03-13 05:09:22 · update #1
You should expect him to give them a lot of support, and you none. Then you are likely to have your expectations exceeded and you will be happier.
2007-03-13 05:01:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where you live, there is a formula that each child support agency uses to calculate an amount based on gross earnings. Since your husband has 3 kids that live with him full time, most agencies will take that into consideration as well.
You might do an Internet search for child support calculations in the state that you live in. Some sites can give you a ball park figure with some information that you fill in.
2007-03-13 11:57:33 · answer #2 · answered by Royalhinney 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The amount of support he gives them should be ordered by the courts and is based on his income and her income. I know when I had to pay support for my 2 kids it was about $720 a month but now that I have the kids my ex only has to pay me $458. So there is no set amount, if he feels he is paying to much he can request a modification of child support by going through the department of social services.
2007-03-13 11:57:38 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if he has two kids from another woman and he has three with you that he doesn't concern him with much then don't expect him to give any support to his two other kids. I hope he is at least financially supporting all 5 children even if he doesn't support them emotioally and physically like a good Dad would! Good luck!
2007-03-13 11:58:23 · answer #4 · answered by charlene8301@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about making him step up to the plate and giving him 50/50 custody and take no child support. This is best for the children, best for you and best for your ex husband. You are going to have to make it extra easy for him to be comfortable around the children again.
2007-03-13 11:59:31 · answer #5 · answered by lily 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say 25% of his gross earnings. Or at least that's about what the law says where I reside.
Just remember the kids didn't ask to be born or born into such a messed up situation.
2007-03-13 11:57:26 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You haven't mentioned if the dreaded CSA are involved? Try your best to sort it out without them getting involved.Any money the CSA take will cover her benefits,any left over money will go straight to her.The CSA will only get involved if she asks them to,if she wants nothing to do with him they will stay out of it...
If they are involved they will take into account your children with him and calculate what they deem to be a fair amount....Its never fair,and never will be.Has your husband suggesteda a figure? What would you expect yourself if you were her?
No body likes to part with money they have worked hard to get,but be fair he does have to pay....Thats the law....
Considering he has another family she can't be that unreasonable in her demands.......
Try to come to a mutual agreement....Good luck,let us know what the out come is...
2007-03-17 07:53:09 · answer #7 · answered by freddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20% is the law in TEXAS for 1st child...and an additional 5% for a second child -- so in all 25% until that child reaches the age of 18.
2007-03-13 11:56:55 · answer #8 · answered by sunbun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your state law but where I live it's about 20% of his income per child.
Say he makes $680 gross per week. He'd have to pay about $280 of that to his kids.
2007-03-13 11:59:01 · answer #9 · answered by Maudie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more to the point, why are u still together, after he had an affair, which lasted long enough for two children to be born ???
sort it our girl!!
2007-03-13 13:37:20 · answer #10 · answered by leeza_seventiesbaby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋