My daughter's father currently has a support order where he is to pay $60 a week + $120 a month towards arrears which is nearing $11K. He agreed to this order in 2003 at a time where he didn't have a wage attachable job but was working under the table. Even though he agreed to this, he didn't pay a dime as you can see from the arrears. He finally obtained an on the books job this year and he's income was attached, but I still wasn't getting was ordered. When I found out he was working, I could have gone back to court 2 see if I could get an increase, but I wasn't interested and just left well enough alone. I just wanted him to pay what he said he could afford. Now he is taking me to court requesting a decrease and we are scheduled 2 go this wk. I want 2 know even if he is requesting a decrease and if he has proof of income that shows he could afford more than what was ordered, can they increase it? Also, I have daycare expenses that total $500 a mth. Can they order him 2 pay half?
2007-11-11 13:18:20 · 6 answers · asked by jkw 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
It's just amazing he's requesting a decrease and not paying anything at all. And who and what can a person support on $60 a week. I have been supporting my daughter for the past 4 years without, but it will be a help to her.
2007-11-11 13:20:13 · update #1
They definitely can increase it. Show that he has not made payments. That will also work against him. Yes, he should be paying half of the daycare expenses. Good luck.
2007-11-18 10:29:12 · answer #1 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly what your saying. He will be ordered to help you pay half of the daycare its his duty too. The judge will look at his income and yours. Then will determine if he will decrease or not. From the way the arrears look I don't think the judge will decrease anything. In that case he would up the payment and have him help you out more. Don't agree to anything. make him pay. He is just as responsible for your daughter as you are.
2007-11-11 13:26:15 · answer #2 · answered by shyhonney 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's probably a sly move. He's anticipating an increase, therefore asking for a decrease, hoping to get a compromise of 'no change'.
They can order anything they want, with justification.
2007-11-11 13:30:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They base toddler help making use of a formula that divides relatives income if the two one in all you have been nevertheless jointly helping the youngster. If the spouse in no way worked toddler care would not be secure because it become no longer component to the relatives expenditures. If the spouse does pass to artwork, she has to request a modification of youngster help to incorporate 0.5 of the day care fee.
2016-11-11 04:49:55 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can increase what he owes. They will just base it on what you make, if any if you dont work, they will base it on your last paying job or minimum wage. They will base it on what he is CAPABLE of making...
Yes, they can order him to pay half of the daycare expense take proof
2007-11-11 13:21:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on your state, their are guidelines that determine what is paid in child support. Please consult a lawyer who will work on your behalf. good luck
2007-11-11 13:22:45 · answer #6 · answered by Freddy C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋