should i pay more child support?

Question

i pay what the court says i should pay, she tells me that they still cant make it. should i pay more?

or is what im giving enough

my kids are feed, have clothes, and toy so the kids dont go with out

Answer 1

If she had money left over, would she offer to get it reduced?

Answer 2

I am wondering exactly how old your kids are. If they are small children, then it might be enough for the basic items that they need. As the kids get older ( say 10 -13), their needs are very different form what their needs were when they were small children. They want the latest and greatest ( which doesn't always mean they should get it either though). They need money for sports, time with their friends, school supplies are generally more expensive because they need more things the higher they get in school.
There are any number of unexpected things that can come up.
Please be open minded about this - it is important to your children.
By the way, my mother worked full time, sometimes two jobs to give us what we needed and she had to take my father to court to get him to pay more.

Answer 3

Dude, I have been there before and I would suggest just paying what the court orders. I know you love your kids, but if you pay more then she will expect more later on. I know it sucks, but I have a feeling she is trying to take advantage of you. If you do make more money in the future I suggest you adjust your support for the kids, because it is your responsibility. Furthermore, its your responsibility to share in the support for your kids, not in the support of your ex unless you are directed to pay spousal support, and when that runs out you have no further responsibility except to your kids. Ending a relationship sucks, and I don't know your situation, but if your kids are not suffering then you have nothing to worry about.

P.S. If she can't make it she should do what ever she has to to fulfill her part of raising your kids.

Good Luck.......

Answer 4

I mean the kids are hers too. It comes a point that she needs to do better. If she can't make it then she needs to give up custody. I wouldn't give her one red cent. She needs to get a job and work like you do. I mean they have clothes, toys, food, shelter, I mean come on! I think that she is spending some of that money on herself. I mean she has to be doing something. Tell her if she can't make it off what you give her that you can take primary custody and she can just pay whatever she can in support. Talk to a Family Law Attorney as well.

Answer 5

You pay what the court orders---no more.
She is perfectly healthy enough to get a dang job.

The only time you should give her more----is if you feel like it. And actually, don't give her money----buy something for your children, buy something for their house....but never give more money. Do it in the form of a gift.

Answer 6

You could find out what the other needs are. If they're not for the kids - you don't have to pay more. Its really your call if you want to or not.

Answer 7

Tell her to whine to her lawyer and go back to court to amend the support order then. She shouldn't be telling you she needs to go through her lawyer.

Answer 8

i dont know the situation if it was my husbands x i would laugh in her face but i dont know ur x so its hard to judge if u dont feel the kid goes without then thats all that matters

Answer 9

how much and for how many children in what part of the country, without these facts the rest us unknown

Answer 10

WELL DOES SHE HAVE A JOB IF NOT MAYBE YOU CAN HELP WITH KEEPING THE KIDS A LITTLE MORE SO SHE CAN GET OUT AND GET ONE SO SHE CAN SUPPLEMENT HER INCOME ITS HARD ENOUGH WITH TWO INCOMES I CANT IMAGINE DOING IT ON ONE