I filed for modification of child support. I am asking $192 a month for 2 kids. I have them 65% he has them 35% I provide health insurance and daycare for the children (no state assistance) He is currently paying $68 a month total for both children. He got a lawyer and is fighting it. They never filed an answer, but they filed motion for mediation. So I have a court hearing for this mediation and the judge also set a status conference at the same time. I dont know what to bring nor do i know what they are arguing. I know that my ex feels that he shouldnt have to pay me anything. PLEASE HELP! any advice at all will help me tons.
2007-12-19 04:28:31 · 3 answers · asked by luvnlife85 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I cant afford a lawyer and I am in the state of idaho. I dont think mediation is nessesary since child support is calculated by idaho child support guidelines. There is no way we will be able to come up with an agreement on child support he feels he doesnt need to help.
2007-12-19 04:39:25 · update #1
This is a child support modification only custody is already set in the previous divorce decree
2007-12-19 05:07:06 · update #2
Most child custody/child support cases are ORDERED to mediation...it is standard operating procedure. Your husband's lawyer will NOT be allowed to attend and you can have separate discussions with the mediator if you choose. You will probably need to bring all financial information, pay stubs, proof of income and expenses to provide to the mediator. My guess is that since he lawyered up he probably won't be providing any information but at trial will need to have all of that information in order to get an order for support. The only thing I can think he might try is more custody...which could mean he payments could be less and you might end up paying him support. BE CAREFUL...try to get help with this or you might end up screwed. Legal Aid and/or Pro Bono attorneys are out there but it takes time to find one that will help. Good luck.
2007-12-19 04:59:43 · answer #1 · answered by lahockeyg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The judge wants to see if you are open t mediation, likely.
Didn't your lawyer explain this to you?
Oh it is not important enough to have a lawyer represent you?
He feels differently - how do you think that will turn out?
No money? Look in the yellow pages, plenty of attorneys will offer free consultation and they may find a way to make him pay if they win.
If you care about a favorable outcome, that is...otherwise you are negotiating with an attorney at this point who now matter what he says does not have your interests in heart.
2007-12-19 12:34:50 · answer #2 · answered by Barry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A status conference is just what it sounds like. The judge wants to sit down with all parties and have the lawyers for both sides brief him on what's going on.
Has a mediator been chosen? Has a date been set? Are both sides co-operating? Is there anything that either side wants him to rule on? Any other issues?
Richard
2007-12-19 12:35:48 · answer #3 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋