In my divorce aggreement, it states the wife gets 25% of my annuall base income. AND 25% of any bonuses. I dont get bonuses with this company but I do get commision checks once a month. Do I have to give her 25% of my commisions? I have been in the past but I just re-read my agreement and noticed it never states commisions anywhere. What do you all think I should do?
2007-09-29 05:45:11 · 7 answers · asked by steelerzquest 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Commissions are part of your income, so yes.
Why would you want to take that money away from your children anyway?
I get so sick of reading questions from people trying to weasle out of supporting their own kids.
Grow up.
2007-09-29 06:06:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I get so sick of the other side completely able to discard a guy and then use the system to get what they perceive they are entitled too...they are entitled to go back to school, finish school, get a second job, etc. Not abuse the system and use the kids to justify it. The other posted did just that - throw the kids into the mix like we would let them starve or something. Whatever.
Anyhoo...you mention agreement - is this the final settlement? If it is just the temp order then I'd do some more research. I'm in sales - bonus structure though - and because my bonus wasn't garenteed income she didn't get it. However - my year of paying temp order SS was overlooked - lovely eh? - and I had to restart the clock. She could however, take me back for more since the bonus - non-garenteed or not will add about 10% to my W2 earnings.
And she will. Cause they do...
And we work as professionals with a McJob paycheck....and kids half the time. It'll get better brother!
2007-09-29 13:19:02 · answer #2 · answered by Delay 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anything you earned from employment that must be reported on your State and Federal Income tax is included. Don't go strictly by the wording in the agreement. Commissions are income and therefore, yes, she gets 25% of it as well. Sorry, but that's part of your deal..
2007-09-29 13:11:35 · answer #3 · answered by Joanie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are concerned, then talk to a paralegal or attorney who practices family law.
Meanwhile, maybe open a savings account and just stick 25% of the commissions in, in case somewhere down the road you are expected to give this amount.
2007-09-29 13:59:00 · answer #4 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say speak with your attorney about this. I think it may be considered the same thing, but if the divorce decree is worded bonus, you may not have to give her part of your commission. But you really should confirm that with your lawyer.
2007-09-29 13:11:07 · answer #5 · answered by Kathy R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since you been giving her some of your commision check if
you stop she might go to the judge. now that you found out that it never stated that and you stop you could get in to trouble.
2007-09-29 13:16:08 · answer #6 · answered by mad_1240 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not giving her the money, it is money for your children. Talk to the court and find out the details.
2007-09-29 13:32:26 · answer #7 · answered by Sweet Suzy 777! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋