Are child support payments typically increased for inflation, cost of living, etc?
970628
I drew child support myself for 5 years. It was not ever increased by cost of living. It is based on the absent parents income before taxes, and also the custodial parent can ask for more, not that they will get more. Also in the first year of drawing the support if the absent parent is behind in support, it will be turned in, and when that parent files their income tax return, it will be hit and the money goes to the custodial parent. And another thing, when the last of the support has been paid, they will ask the custodial parent if they want the interest that was made during the time the support was being paid. If the custodial parent doesn't want the money it will go to the absent parent. At least this is the way it was for me here in my state.
483850
A judge will pretty much agree with anything the two of you agree upon, as long as the children are priority.  An Agreed modification of custody will do the trick. Good Luck!  (And generally, child support is figured based on one parent having all the kids, the other paying support for both parties and then subtracting the difference.  If Dad would pay mom $300.00 per week for all, and Mom would pay dad $175.00 per week for all, dad would pay $125.00 if he had custody of 2 and mom had custody of 2)  Generally, not always...
868333
His income is not (it's household income), but his contribution of child support is, as that is income that your mother takes in.  My advice is to make sure that you should use whoever's income is SMALLEST, because that will make you eligible for more federal money.
818378
As I understand your question, the "personal value of money," as you put it, depends less on the effect of inflation, and more on personal financial responsibility.  In your example, the seven year-old child will think solely in terms of what she wants for her own pleasure, without considering how her role will change as life goes on; so, if she is normal in such respects, a hundred dollars will buy many CDs, videos, etc., with nothing having to be set aside for her future as an adult, a wife, mother, breadwinner.  But when she reaches that point in life, the demands and responsibilities exist (remember, I'm speaking of normal circumstances), so that whatever the amount, it is not all for her, for the fun things that occupied her thought when she was a child.  I would also like to point out that if and when such a person has enough to meet her wants and needs, the excess amount she may possess will not help her finally reach a point of financial stability, but have less personal value because it is in excess of what she actually needs.  (For someone who, as an adult, is still deprived of what we think of as necessities, the situation is obviously different, and will remain so until the time - if it ever comes - when she has enough to meet her needs.)
798542
Don't know exactly what the equivalent U.S. value is to what you are asking.  But, I am a single mom, that has two children and I make $46,000 annually.  I only recieve $129 a month for child support.  I started a business after my divorce.
89721
You can't.  It's a percentage of your wages depending on how much you make.  If you've had a job change or wage change then you have to contact the courts.  If you are living even remotely comfortable, then you should be asking to see if you can provide your children with more money.
933636
You should probably contact the Child Support Agency for further information if your husband has agreed maintenance payments with them.  FSee below for the link.
17538
If the mother of the children is harassing you over child support I recommend you take the matter to court and get court ordered child support.  This will prevent her from continuously requesting more money and it will clearly define what you are responsible for paying.  They usually offer to have the money taken right out of your paycheck automatically so there shouldn't be any problems with her claiming that you didn't pay.
64269
That a diffent NO.\n\nAccording to the Internal Revenue Code, the parent who pays for more than 50% of the children's expenses (including the children's portion of rent or mortgage, utilities, household food, car gas for transportation, etc.) gets to claim the children as a tax exemption. This is usually the parent with whom the children live more than one-half the year. With that said, under New Mexico domestic relations law, the parents are free to negotiate how to allocate the tax exemptions for children. Keep in mind that child support amounts presume that the parent receiving child support also claims the children as a tax exemption; thus, if you receive child support and you give up the exemptions, you should really be getting more in monthly child support. Also, getting the tax exemptions assumes the receiving parent is working full-time and getting the maximum benefit from the tax exemptions.
773920
Unfortunately you were given some bad information. Being on permanent disability (SSD or SSDI) does not excuse you from paying child support. The only thing that changes is that child support collection will now take it out of your social security check instead of your paycheck. This is true in all 50 states. They should be taking out 17% per child, per mother...but no more then 25% total for each mother. If they are taking out more or if you have questions regarding this, call your local social security office:\n\n260 Executive Dr, Lexington\n1-(859) 294-5633
1124998
It all depends on the interest rate.  The higher the rate, the more the payment will be.
47215
Well, as a guy paying 1500 per month in child support for one child, I TOO see both sides of it. I agreed to pay this amount, and was not required to pay it. One of the other responders is correct, it varies from state to state, but runs about 20% of your pay. the fact is, I am more qualified, and financially responsible to raise my child. I have more energy, time, and general resources than my Ex-wife, but do you think I could EVER win custody, even though I am truly more qualified? No, never, not in a million years can a man win.. So for the average man, it is a lose/lose situation.. We lose a large percentage of our pay, and we lose much of our time with our child.. My lawyer said in the state of Texas, a woman has to have murdered someone to lose their child, and he claims there has not heard of a single case where the father was given custody without VERY extenuating circumstances. \n\nTo the person who said "they should have thought about that before they had kids".. Don't be an idiot. You must be 12 years old...
218410
That all depends on what index you use. From December 2004 to December 2005, there was a 3.4% increase in the consumer price index. Whether or not that accurately reflects cost of living, I leave to you to decide.
79757
i think it depends on the state you're in. in my state the support cannot be changed simply because someone remarries. when someone asks the court to modify the child support, here in my state, they only take into account the amount the father and mother make - not the "household" income. try calling a local law library for the specific rules in your state.
1098492
While it's not fair, in many states when the noncustodial parent pops out another child the custodial parent has to cough up even more money each time the child support is reduced. So the custodial parent is paying to subsidize the non-custodial parent's reproduction choices.
482344
Could be looking into the earnings of the parent paying support. Depends on jurisdiction how often that can be adjusted up or down (usually up.)
1026629
If you are a guy, the court sets the amount. Its not your child's fault that you spend too much on a house. If you are the woman, that money is for your kid, not your house! Either way, you might need to think about a cheaper house or a better job. The courts give that payment for the child, not to reward or penalize you.