does anyone know what the average amount I should be getting for child support for 2 kids, if he makes 50/year

Question

I live in North Dakota.

Answer 1

Here's a calculator for it http://www.alllaw.com/calculators/Childsupport/north_dakota/

Child Support Enforcement will probably not want to talk to you unless you are filing for non-payment. The above calculator should be pretty accurate for your state, unless like answerer #2 says, he tries to weasel down his income amount.

Your earnings are not counted, it is based on his net income and how many children there are. The thing I am not sure of is whethere benefits are counted in the net, so be very pro-active if he suddenly hikes his monthly 401K contribution.

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Answer 2

standards are different state to state and depend on what he reports for his income. He can claim he only makes 20k per year and pay based on that. In most instances they require the last months (4 weeks) pay stubs to calculate. If you are getting a divorce or he was your sole support when you were together then you can sue for the amount of money that would maintain your present living situation and that would be left to a judge to decide if you are warrented in your claims. If this goes through the state then again each one has different standards of child support. I would check with your local child support office for any questions you may have. Good luck.

Answer 3

As mentioned, call your Department of Human Resources. I think most times it around 15%, but, not sure this on the Gross or Net pay.
Also, the link may give you some idea;
http://www.alllaw.com/calculators/Childsupport/north_dakota/
IF, you need to go to court, DO NOT, hire a lawyer. Just find out how to go and the Judge will listen, it that easy, no need paying good money to a Lawyer for a simple deal. Also, you can have it setup where it taken from his pay by his employer and paid through the court so there are records. This be at his expense.

Answer 4

Child support is a calculation based on BOTH of your incomes. BOTH parents have an obligation to support their children. If you don't work outside of the home, in most cases, they will put your income based on 40 hours at minimum wage. There are cases where the calculations are made based on POTENTIAL income. For example, if you are a doctor, but want to stay home, they will calculate your income at what you COULD be making. Unless you can show legitimate reason why they shouldn't. This prevents the paying party from quitting a high paying job to sell burgers in order to reduce child support obligations. I can make a worksheet for you, if you send me your information.

Answer 5

Call your local Child Support organization. They should be able to give you the straight facts for your state.