My husband is being sued by his exwife for more child support. She lives 300 miles away from us and we are paying around $150.00 for plane tickets each month to fly his daughter up for visitation (she is 15 years old). We have no problem paying more money if a judge orders us too. My question is will the judge factor in the travel expenses when figuring out the correct child support? In my state it is 20% of my husbands net income for one child.
2007-10-05 09:15:03 · 7 answers · asked by TXBluebonnett1391 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Each state is different and has a different formula for figuring out child support. Unfortunately, transportation expenses are not included in figuring out support payments. Thats considered an incidental and if she ever goes for more money you can bring this up then provided you keep the receipts. Most curts will split the cost between both as its considered getting her to you and from you to her mom which is only fair but all this lies with the Judge alone
2007-10-05 09:22:34 · answer #1 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The judge might factor in the transportation costs if you ask. Consult a lawyer in your area for a better answer.
Let me ask you a question in return. If the distance is only about 300 miles, why fly her. If you drive her, you'll get to spend some quality time with her where there are no distractions. You can play games, chat, watch DVDs or whatever. You all might be able to grow closer. The cost of gas will be less than the plane ticket (depending on what you drive) and it's a bit of sneaky child psychology, too. :o)
Before you say, "300 miles is too far to drive", I'd like to point out that the distance from Fairbanks to Anchorage, Alaska is about 360 miles. Folks in Fairbanks drive that distance on a regular basis just to go shopping.
It's just something to consider.
2007-10-05 09:25:55 · answer #2 · answered by NorthStar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here it is based off where the child lived at the time of divorce. Then who moved. If the custodial parent moved withthe child then they are responsible for the travel expenses. If the non-custodial parent moved,then they are. Child support is based on income, not expenses or actual costs.
2007-10-05 09:27:58 · answer #3 · answered by bootsontheroad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get a good attorney. Child support is a formula of what mom and dad make added together (what would be in the child's home) minus time spent with the non custodial parent etc...If your husband makes more than he did originally it will definitely go up.
2007-10-05 09:20:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 03:54:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it is not taken into consideration
he should pay to bring her and the mother to bring her home
at least that is what was decided in my husbands case
his daughter goes from Huston Texas to NM
2007-10-05 09:31:23 · answer #6 · answered by summerbliss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not that I know of. The courts really don't care.
2007-10-05 09:21:48 · answer #7 · answered by Spring 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋