support - less than mimimum?

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Registered: 02-28-2007
support - less than mimimum?
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Fri, 01-11-2008 - 4:08pm

I have been coming here for quite awhile and as you know my stbx is dragging his feet.

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Registered: 11-22-2001
Sat, 01-12-2008 - 11:43am

I have been told that a judge will not sign for less than the states guidelines for child support. BUT if both parents are in agreement, and the judge WILL ask if you are, he would.


100.00 a month is not huge-but it does add up. You have to go with your gut on this. Is the extra 100/month (or 1200/year) worth paying the atty to fight this and going to trial? I know for me, I have foregone some things to end the drama. But it's a personal decision you have to make. Can you survive on the 1100/month?


Make sure it is in the divorce decree that he is to pay 1/2 medical/dental bills not covered by insurance (deductibles, out of pocket exp's, medications, etc). Make sure he is to reimburse you for 1/2 the health insurance cost (if you are covering the kids under your plan). Make sure it says he is to pay 1/2 sports/extra curriculars for the kids.


I have also been told that "1/2 college fees" can not be put into the decree. I highly doubt you'll get the order for 1/2 wedding.......


Point is: pick your battles. It's a total personal decision for you that no one can answer.......

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Registered: 10-25-2006
Sat, 01-12-2008 - 1:07pm

Single,


My question: Why is he quibbling over $109 per month? If he was smart, he'd agree to pay the formula and give "raises" if and when he could afford them without going back to court.


Good luck,

CL-Wisdomtooth2020


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Registered: 02-28-2007
Sat, 01-12-2008 - 4:41pm

I don't know why he is quibbling over the $109 a month, he makes substanially more than I do and the only thing that I can think of is that he is just still so mad that I filed for divorce that he is trying to get back at me.