2007-07-28 18:33:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
depends on your state as to child support for the children and in many states if you divorced her on adultry. you dont have to pay her nothing. my opion?
2007-07-28 19:42:20 · answer #1 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you and your ex agree to. Otherwise, the parents with custody should support the children because they have all the benefits. Child support should never be mandatory unless that is the agreement between the parties.
That being said, that is not how the law and courts are. Your ex committing adultery is not considered relevant by the the courts. My guess is the courts will award her 30 to 40 percent of you salary, up to $800 per month, and you pay the tax on you full salary. To your ex the child support is tax free. In effect that means she gets half your take home pay..
2007-07-29 01:46:38 · answer #2 · answered by John 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that your ex committed adultery has no bearing on how much child support you pay. That will not be taken into account at all and it shouldn't be. You are asking about child support not spousal support and your children did not commit adultery. Most states have on line calculators where you can input your income and her income as well as how many children are involved and come up with a rough figure. (Check your state's DSS website) Every state has different guidelines. However, most states will base it on gross income, not net. This prevents non custodial parents from diverting large portions of their checks into 401k's, IRA's, Flex plans, etc, and only paying child support based on the much smaller net pay.
2007-07-29 08:29:28 · answer #3 · answered by aly_des 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every state has a calculator they use to determine child support. They take into account the reason for the divorce (the adultery will be considered), the number of children, and the income of both parties involved. Your child support shouldn't be unbearable... but remember it is for your children, not your ex. So do not try to weasel out of paying very much because you are bitter... Your children did nothing to you... so don't punish them.
2007-07-29 01:39:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most courts base child support on your income and her income. It is math computation that takes how much time the children spend with each parent and then makes a determination. I don't think adultery matters, but I am sorry for your loss, I've been through it and it is horrible, but does get better.
2007-07-29 01:42:54 · answer #5 · answered by annquad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For 2 children it will be around 25% of income. The reason why you divorced makes no difference to the needs of the children! That is an issue your heart needs to heal from but should not affect supporting your daughters.
2007-07-29 01:55:40 · answer #6 · answered by dizzkat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The basic support guidelines are:
17% of gross income for 1 child
25% of gross income for 2 children
29% of gross income for 3 children
31% of gross income for 4 children
Gross income is defined as all income from any source. This income may or may not be taxable. Income can be in the form of money, property or services.
This is a general guideline.
2007-07-29 01:39:32 · answer #7 · answered by Violet Pearl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your daughters age. However, I think $200 for each daughter. Don't let your decision be base on what your ex did but what your daughters needs are. God Bless!
2007-07-29 02:00:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your state's formula will determine it. But, the truth is, it will feel like too much. I was in a similar situation. Paid a LOT for a long time.
2007-07-29 01:53:39 · answer #9 · answered by Brent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it really matter? That money is for your children and their needs, almost every man cheats suck it up and move on.
2007-07-29 01:48:48 · answer #10 · answered by Danielle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋