I just got a new six figure job in management. It is more money then I ever made. I am good father and already pay an enormous amount of child support. I don't want to short change my kids but if I make more money to I have to give it to my ex wife. I just want to get ahead. Legally is she entitled to more support. We just signed our last agreement 6 months ago. I live in California.
2007-11-03 11:50:46 · 15 answers · asked by Scott M 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You're darn right she will.
The law gives ex husbands a real will to achieve, doesn't it?
2007-11-03 11:54:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Texas she would only able to request a review once every 3 years unless the new amount would be more that $ 100.00 per month. Check with an attorney in California. Don't mention the new job. It sounds like you are trying to do what is right and already pay an 'enormous amount'. Some ex spouses are just greedy. I have found that they often don't use the extra amount on the kids. The real reason behind the greed is retaliation. Your obligation is to support the kids not to support the ex spouse. Good luck.
2007-11-03 12:13:18 · answer #2 · answered by Maiden Fair 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what the California law is on child support. In Massachusetts the child support is based on the income, that is why so many Dads try to hide their true income, although it rarely it works. More then likely she will get more support but if I understand you correctly you are concerned that not all the money is going to go to the kids which often happens, but if you have a good relationship with your ex then maybe you could work something out that will benefit you both.
2007-11-03 11:57:51 · answer #3 · answered by April First 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok then pay the extra money. you're not giving it to your ex wife it's for the kids. make sure she has to bring receipts to court to prove what she's doing for them. it's their right to live in the same manner in which you do. you will be shorting them if they're not getting what is due them. alimony and child support are two different things. pay up dude it's only right. these are the things you should think a/b when divorcing. you divorced the wife not kids. also you can get into trouble for not reporting your true income and new job. the courts always find out. trust i've seen men w/less than you go to jail for this. it's called fraud and the kids are the losers.
2007-11-03 12:08:38 · answer #4 · answered by freedom fighter 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you make more money than your kids will get more money simple as that if you report it will be better than for them to find out later. Legally it goes by your salary and thats what you will have topay not the fact is she entitled to more child support. They are your children right so stop beefing and make things right before you get inot trouble.
best of luck
2007-11-03 12:01:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I receive child support - My ex just got a better paying job - but, I don't expect him to pay me more. He is the one that has to work longer hours - not me!! he should deserve alittle bit of it. - I get the precious time with our kids! even trade.
It all depends...Do you have to share your financial information every 6 months? If so, then she might find out , and then yes, you will have to.
Otherwise - Just don't bring it up- don't brag about your new job - making more money - nothing...... She would have no reason to bring you back to court if she doesn't know.
2007-11-04 10:53:23 · answer #6 · answered by ★★★ Katharine ♥♥♥♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO SHE CANNOT GET ANY MORE MONEY!!! Legally your position is this : Unless your husband has received some huge promotions and she can prove to the court that $800/mth is insufficient for her to maintain her children - she cannot get any money. No money that you earn will be considered in this cycle. Any earnings belonging to the new wife is for her and belongs entirely to you. Unless you gift your husband a sum of money - there is no way that any judge can give you any hassles. Of course- if your husband gets a promotion - she may get more child support. The court will not consider the new husbands six figures- the child is your husbands and his salary is to be counted. So if he has received any money - or has had sudden promotions- then she can demand more money regardless of her husbands success. But if it is you then the answer is NOOO.
2016-04-02 03:09:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is anything like my husbands ex, she feels like she is owed the money, so good luck. However you can request that she sends you a monthly statement of what child support is spent on, that way you know that it is being used on the kids. Only a certain percentage can be used on household bills.
2007-11-03 12:00:59 · answer #8 · answered by Lovemep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scott. Don't say anything to them about this....your kids, no one your ex knows. Chances are this way you will have a chance to get caught up. My husband has an ex that has just taken us back to court. She found out about his new job. However there is a law that I think works in CA also called the voluntary impoverished law. This means that both parents are responsible for the support of children...the ex in our case only works part time, she has voluntarily impoverished herself...child support will be based on her potential to earn income. Also if she is working below her capacity and the children are over the age of two, this applies. Go to Glenn Sacks website...great resources there. Good luck.
2007-11-03 11:57:45 · answer #9 · answered by Rein 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If she is legally enititled to more money, you can bet she will get it. You may as well start paying her more now because if one day the courts find this out, you will have to pay back support to her. And that will be far more money then you will have to pay each month. And since you can afford it, you better start paying it. Its just you, and ex-your wife has the kids. Pay her.
2007-11-03 12:34:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Do you guys get along well still? If you do, it's worth a conversation. Maybe you can come up with something that works for both of you.
If not, assume that she is going to go after it because that's what they are entitled to.
2007-11-03 11:56:31 · answer #11 · answered by Jem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋