how much is a man with the income of 38,000 a year and no major bills required to pay for child support for 3 kids ? i really would prefer no court at all my income is zero ..... however i do have child tax credit ....which helps but am wondering what the amount should be ....i am in moncton new brunswick canada ...i was thinking 125.00 a week does that sound about right?

talaniman

That would depend on the state your in.

JudyKayTee

She's in New Brunswick, Canada.

There is no easy answer - as in a lot of the US it's by Statute (except in Canada there are Federal guidelines, not Province guidelines). There is a table on the Internet but those figures can vary by circumstance. Only an Attorney can be more clear - I think.

(It's pretty much about income, not about outstanding debts or every person who didn't want to pay child support would rush out and buy a new car.)

califdadof3

Something is amiss here. Its impossible for anyone to survive on $0 income. Let alone support 3 children. Are you receiving aid at this time from a government agency ? If you are then they may be able to assist you or they might even be collecting Child Support from your ex already. You need to find that out first. If they ( the government ) are chasing after him then I dont believe your entitled to a separate action. Again check with your local agencies and the courts that have issued CS orders and if none are in place ask the agency for assistance.

singlemomnow

not on zero income i have child tax credit which is 1100 a month and i am wondering if ideal child support would be about 125 a week ......

JudyKayTee

This is looking confused - is $1100 a month cash in your pocket? I don't understand (of course, I'm not in Canada)

singlemomnow

yes i get 1100 dollars canadien from the government it is called child tax credit nothing to do with assistance which i am not on .... i am wondering if 125 a week for the kids not per child is a fair asking price for child support

califdadof3

Im sorry Im not familiar with Canadian law but I did look up a link that might help you. Here in the U.S. its very different guidlines.


This is for Canada :


Child Support


hope that helps.