2007-11-05 09:05:48 · 16 answers · asked by Jorge L 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Nope. Child support is based on income, not expenses. Child support will be set on how much you make and it will be your problem to try and figure out how to pay your child support and your bills.
2007-11-05 09:20:37 · answer #1 · answered by bjackson75061 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be prepared - it is not unusual for a judge to look at your expenses and determine that support for the child may come before some of them. Obvious ones like country club, he may suggest you trade in and get a cheaper car - they have been known to say that about housing as well. Depends on a whole lot of factors.
2007-11-05 17:09:07 · answer #2 · answered by Uncle John 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some will, some won't. Others may take those things into account but still order amounts that barely leave you with enough for extra expenses, those are usually the judges that treat child support like spousal support.
On the other hand, you may be ordered to pay very little which will be insufficient for your child(ren)
2007-11-05 17:08:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not directly. The courts take into consideration what is in the best interest of the child. It will be up to you to argue your liabilities. If they are reasonable, they may be considered.
Child support is normally a percentage of your gross income. In Wisconsin, it is 17 percent for one child, 25 percent for two, and maxes out at 33 percent for three or more. That is the base for starting, and you have to argue any variance to the judge.
The saddest part about it... they call it "the best interest of the child", but there are no laws governing how the custodial parent spends the money. My ex went on vacations to Canada and Mexico the first year, and the kids would frequently ask for money. I don't mind paying them, but I'm not real pleased about paying her.
2007-11-05 17:08:28 · answer #4 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No. Child support is considered one's primary obligation and you are expected to arrange your other expenses around it. Only extraordinary medical expenses and student loan expenses will be considered as a basis for deviation.
2007-11-05 17:36:34 · answer #5 · answered by janine o 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No because then most would just run up their credit to get away with less support. They can and have seen as much as 45% of gross earnings go to support. Been there, done that. if behind will take your tax refunds, inheritance etc.
2007-11-05 17:10:16 · answer #6 · answered by Pengy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes the judge will take into consideration your monthly living expenses which includes mortgage.
2007-11-05 17:08:38 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Šωèé†íé♥ 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No, afraid not, the only thing they want to know is how much you make, your expenses are of no concern to them what so ever.
2007-11-05 17:10:25 · answer #8 · answered by damond h 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nope, the kids should be more important than the car. Sell it if you have to, and get something used.
2007-11-05 17:15:25 · answer #9 · answered by Beardog 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no they take groos pay and then take like 71% from them man and 21% from the mother they will take off if you have ins on the kid this is the law in VA hope your not if VA if your r ur screwed
2007-11-05 17:10:14 · answer #10 · answered by Smile S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋