I'm a mother of 2. I'm an IT professional making 58K a year I live in California. I have 65% legal custody however in reality it's more like 80%. My ex is taking me back to court. He was ordered to pay $51 dollars a month for child support and half of the daycare fees which at that time total was $411 dollars that he was ordered to pay. I just got noticed he want's the C.S to be modified. He has never held a job for over 2 months. He is currently unemployed but just recently got his B.A is graphic design. Could I ask the Judge to stop basing his wages on minumum wage and ask to base them on his degree? I was told this could be done but it doesn't sound fare since the market is, well you know..
Please advise...I can't afford another lawyer . The odds are on his side since he is the parent making less.
2007-08-15 19:05:15 · 2 answers · asked by Rosie_M 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I totally forgot this, I don't want money from him, I just don't want to have to pay him child support. I know I make 58K however I pay for all medical bills, lunches, clothes, etc. I don't feel I should have to pay a dime (child support calculator is saying $275 amonth) when he just won't get off his *** and work. He has not had a job for over 7 years however the courts are very simpathethic towards lazy people.
2007-08-15 19:41:06 · update #1
You make 58K a year and you want child support from an unemployed man? See that is whats wrong with society.
Yeah, I'm biased. I got my driver's liscense taken away when I was unemployed and homeless because my ex left the third guy and went on welfare. It was a violation of the divorce decree for her to go on welfare. So don't get all uppity...
You have the kids80% of the time? Why do you care about child support? Get on with your life. Why should he be paying you mis 58K a year?
2007-08-15 19:20:11 · answer #1 · answered by bahbdorje 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is without a job at this time you would be wasting your time if you went to court. He cannot pay so no matter what the judge says it will not matter. His degree is meaningful but if he isn't working then he will pay nothing, however, if the judge awards you a financial settlement based upon his getting a job in the future and earning money then you would be entitled to the payments. The major problem is try and collect them from a parent who may not be too caring for his children. I hope he doesn't move out of state which many men (and women) do.
2007-08-16 02:21:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋