Court and Kids

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Registered: 02-03-2006
Court and Kids
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Wed, 02-15-2006 - 10:57am

My stbx filed to have his child support lower. So court is tomorrow, which sucks because it also happens to be our son's birthday. That means he will be in town tonight. Our son has asked us ( stbx and me ) to all go have dinner and movie together! I would hate to have DS birthday marred by fighting. Here's to hoping I WILL take the high road and not let him provoke me.

Ok so he filed to have child support lower, the amount that he listed to pay is 75% lower than what he has paid for the last year and half. Does that make any sense at all !!!
His imcome has actully gone up during the past year. Are the courts going to look at that? He did buy a newer car so now he has a car payment. Does that factor in also?
I could call my attroney but he charges me everytime we talk.
Child Support was $1000 per month, he wants it lower to approx. 300 per month for three kids!
Oh and last question, will this affect the alominy (sp) he pays to me?
Help!

Thanks,
daff

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 02-15-2006 - 11:08am

The car payment has nothing to do with supporting his kids.


Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Wed, 02-15-2006 - 1:43pm
Daff, I hate child support issues. I recently went through a reevaluation of mine and it's now $69/mo for two children. I don't understand how or why but that's what the State of Kansas allows. I wish you the best in court. Hugs, Brenda

Hugs, Brenda 

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 02-15-2006 - 4:13pm
It sounds like the main thing that could be affected would be your alimony.

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