He makes more money than he is paying. What can I do? I live in Mississippi. I can not afford a lawyer. How can I find out what he makes. He has nothing to do with our son at all.As far as he is concerned my son was a mistake. Does it matter that we were nevr married?
2007-12-30 12:25:47 · 4 answers · asked by no time to feel this way 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
marriage is not an issue if he was legally declared the father, which he was if he's paying support.
to change your child support order, you must prove that there is a change in circumstances. file a petition with your local family court, stating that you want an increase because you believe the child's father is making more money (you don't need a lawyer to do this, and many courts have staff available to help you fill out the petition). you will go back to court, and the kid's father will have to show proof of income, as will you. most states have a standard rate of support base upon a percentage of income (not sure what it is in MS, but i'm sure you can do some internet research and find out; try googling "(your county) family court"). unless he can prove why there should be no increase, you will more than likely be granted one. as far as him thinking your son is a "mistake", courts don't ask about your feelings in reference to support matters. he should've thought about that before he slept with you. if you help produce a child, you are liable for contributing to the support of the child.
2007-12-30 12:33:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Of course he makes more money than he is paying. He doesn't have to give his son his whole check. You'll need a lawyer, sorry. You can try and file for more support and ask that he pay for your attorney. I wouldn't recommend that since you're the one asking for a review. Be careful, you could either a.) get more support, b.) get less support or c.) wind up having to share custody.
Do you work? Is there anyway you could earn more money to support your son?
2007-12-30 12:32:49 · answer #2 · answered by trrei 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
He pays what the court ordered! He obviously did not want a child, but is paying his support. You are worried that you, who choose to have the child, are not getting enough?
While it is sad that the father does not want to have anything to do with his son, perhaps the reason he does not have contact with the boy is he knows that you just want him give more money! He did not want the child, and is now being treated as a cash source!
If you are getting the amount that the court ordered, quit trying to milk him for more!!
2007-12-30 12:37:00 · answer #3 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
don't you want him to eat
2007-12-30 12:40:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋