Pregnant and baby isn't born yet. I live in Tennessee and have no clue about the amount. Any other advise about child support would be helpful. I don't want to punish the Dad just need some help. Dad wants to be part of baby's life. Don't live together and never have. He currently doesn't have a job.
2007-07-18 03:44:04 · 6 answers · asked by a_song_from_the_heart 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There is no average payment - it is calculated on an individual, case by case basis.
2007-07-18 03:48:28 · answer #1 · answered by pepper 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe each state has different laws on child support but in the state I'm from, it is mandatory 17% of gross wages for 1 child. If the man doesn't have a job he would be court ordered to get one and if he doesn't comply he would be found in contempt of court.
My daughter doesn't want child support from the father of her child and that has absolutely no bearing on the situation. The father was court ordered to pay as well as court ordered he must be gainfully employed. They are a bit lax in keeping up with the non-paying parent but they do enforce the laws when they do catch up.
Another issue for you to think about is whether or not you are going to be asked to provide a paternity test and are you going to give the baby his or her father's last name. Again, I can only speak for this state but if you don't give the baby the father's last name and ask for child support....a paternity test is court ordered.
.......in this state the amount of child support doesn't matter on whether the father has visitation rights not, nor does it change on how often he visits. It does change when custody is shared, however.
I suggest you give a call to the clerk of courts information center in your area and ask them to guide you to someone who could answer some of your questions. They may have informational pamphlets they can send you.
Hope this helps and wish the three of you the best.
2007-07-18 11:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is based upon the combined and relative income of the parents. States have different methods to "impute" income to the unemployed for calculation purposes. You need to speak to a Tenn. family law attorney.
2007-07-18 10:51:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is usually based on a sliding scale according to income and state.
You need to consult with an attorney in your state to find out the proper ratio.
2007-07-18 10:50:18 · answer #4 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the amount of child support goes by his income...if he doesn't make much, he doesn't pay much...and the fact that he wants to be in the baby's life will also lessen the amount...sooo just let him do his thing...
2007-07-18 10:49:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its calculated by how much the non custodial parent and the custodial parent make together on average. if the non custodial parent is not employed, it goes off minimum wage, because technically they can't say he would make more than that if he went to work.
my husband pays child support and is currently fathering our child at home. in our state, we owe his ex, $160 per month for one child based on min. wage.
2007-07-18 11:09:47 · answer #6 · answered by spacey 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋