Is it true that the person paying child support must pay $100 dollars more each year?
968969
I'm sure it varies according to what state you are in, but child support is usually determined as a percentage of a person's net income.  Usually something like 20% for one child or 25% for two children, but can be manipulated by a judge in a divorce decree to state anything that is agreed upon.  Usually, a person who makes $2000. per month would pay $400 per month in child support....something like that.
876920
child support is not a magical number that the judge pulls out of his butt.  child support is based on the income of the mother, the income of the father etc.  the state has a chart and depending on what the father makes a figure is computed. in other words x+y=z.  unfortunately i see alot of cases come through my court where the father is the one 99% of the time paying child support.  and even worse the state does not factor in if the father has a mortgage, utilities, food expenses etc.  it sucks big!  i get so angry sometimes in court, but we have to maintain our proffessionalism.  and as soon as these women find out that the father has obtained a second job, they petition the court for more money because he has more income.  I had a case last week that was just absolutely insane.  the man was a capt. in the army and he was ordered to pay alimony, child support, and maintain the mortgage on the house that she got during the divorce and he no longer resides in.  in the end with all the money he was paying out to her, she ended up receiving more of his income than he did.  I have even had many men blatently tell the judge that they would rather go to jail than to pay.  I think in regards to reaching what amount he or she should pay, the state should take into considering what he/she pays out in living expenses and then factor child support. unfortunately the state feels that if you have to live under a bridge they don't care as long as they pay.  you can always repetition the court and present your case and see if they will lower his support amount.
1128618
Imagine 32% of YOUR pay after taxes going to an ex (what I pay).  Imagine that she hasn't worked on a full time payroll in 12 yrs.  Imagine that your sending home $2000-2400/month and your told it isn't enough even though your not only sending that but also paying for half of summer camp and paying for all the dental work out of pocket.....  (we are not talking about alimony... just child support)\n\nI imagine that if you were giving ME 1 out of every 3 dollars you earn after taxes you might have a different view of the money and how it is spent.\n\nIf my ex weren't living on the support I pay for my children I might have a different view, but many women subsidize thier standard of living with the "kids" money.\n\nNow ask yourself why men are the way they are about support...
309783
depends on the debt...child support etc yes
594678
No.\n\nChild support isn't awarded to the child, it is awarded to the parent with custody of the child to help pay for  support of the child, hence the term "child support."
604346
Yes for sure. Child support comes before anything else.
902819
Actually I Knew a couple personally who divorced and had a little boy. After I think it was 1 year or a bit more the man moved back. For whatever reason they lived together (but they didn't remarry) They were quite content as things were. He was still paying his child support and had no problems with that. Nor did she. Too them they said it was like a bank account that he was responsible for and it was just for their daughter. So while he still payed the child support it was all going into this savings account that just had his wife and daughters name on it. Sometimes they used the money for birthdays or doctor's bills. But he said it was helping him focus on the fact that those child support payments were going directly to that account and in essence that account would be used for her colleage education.  So they just lived with that arrangement. But it was their choice and they made it work. (It's been 7 years and they are still doing the same thing).
501414
I believe the amount is $10,000 per year
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.
327664
Child support is neither deductable nor considered taxable income.  \n\nIf you pay - you cant deduct\nIf you recieve - you dont count it as income\n\nIf you are smart you have take the deduction(s) for the kid at least every other year.
838173
Under the laws that were established at the time the guidlines were set up - Yes. However, you may want to get an attorney and have your situation looked at again. If your children are with you a little less than half of the time than you shouldn't have to pay her but for the 5% of the difference. It may pay in the long run to hire an attorney.
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.
978003
You will get whatever the court sees fit, it varies from state to state, And he is obligated to pay support. So I would say if you have an increase and need the money then you should go for it. The support is not for you but for the children. The courts will most probably give you the increase. Good luck and God bless
474115
Depending on the state you live in...could be up to 35%.  They'e your kids and you should support them no matter what percent it costs you.
1096482
CHILD support is supposed to be for the CHILD(REN) and their expenses.
204756
sweeie, no one is safe! i am a disabled woman and i pay child support  (thats right , disabled woman!) and my sons father makes at least 80,000 a year.
619091
No, she will still get child support.   I just got married and have two step-sons now.   The father is still required to pay his child support.