I am wondering if I am getting sucker punched in child support. Can you give me an idea of the above? If you can tell me how much you make, that would be good too, but I understand if you are not comfortable disclosing that.
Thanks.
2007-11-12 17:37:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Wow! Quite a range so far. Please keep the answers coming.
2007-11-13 06:09:35 · update #1
I am in PA. I pay 306/week for 3 children. I make 50k/yr. It ends up being about 50% of my net pay.
2007-11-12 18:09:08 · answer #1 · answered by none 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 child is generally 20% to 25% of your check.
2 children is generally 25%-30% of your check.
3 or more children is generally 30-35% of your check.
Plus health insurance. Plus splitting the difference on the bills that insurance doesn't pay.
Plus any back child support you owe.
Plus any spousal support if your state does that.
Plus any other things thrown in there by the judge that you were deemed responsible for such as half the day care costs, tuition for school, etc.
2007-11-12 17:41:37 · answer #2 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My ex made $52,000.00 a year 9 years ago when we divorced. We have 4 children that reside with me and he pays $300.00 a week. I have never asked for an increase and did not request alimony although I did not work at the time. We live in Illinois.
(FYI our grocery bill is 200.00 a week! Raising children is expensive.)
2007-11-12 18:14:39 · answer #3 · answered by dizzkat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nevada- my husband has primary custody of his son. His ex-wife's pay is being garnished for 350 per month. she makes about 14-15 per hour and was actually ordered to pay 425 according to the calculations based on her pay (crazy, right?)- because he makes so much more than she does- the judge actually got soft on her and lowered it to the 350 i mentioned before.
2007-11-12 17:41:39 · answer #4 · answered by **leigh** 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Los Angeles , California
My son's dad gives $350 a month I dont know how much he makes his in the Navy for 10yrs now. Doesn't see his son at all..
2007-11-12 17:57:41 · answer #5 · answered by ladybug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
texas 3 children ex pays 230.00 amonth she is unemployed well my husbands ex to clear that up. but when kids lived with her in CA he payed 1100.00 amonth. talk about fare she refuses to get a job but has 6 callage degrees and lives rent free with family and get money from state for years now and is going to callage again for another degree. no disabilities and is very well educated just does not want to get a job and will tell you that to your face.
2007-11-12 19:07:04 · answer #6 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
washington state 1 child $500 a month.
I am self employed and they say I make $16hr
If you dont like child support then do what i did "Vasectomy"
OH and in this state you are required to provide medical benefits IF your employer gives them to you.
2007-11-12 17:39:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Divorced since April 08, 2005. Pay 40.00 a week. Unemployed.
2007-11-12 17:43:23 · answer #8 · answered by dotell 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
If you want to avoid it - think about self employment, changing Jobs frequently or moving often
2007-11-12 17:43:55 · answer #9 · answered by roadrunner426440 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋