Ask Me Help Desk - Is there a ceiling?

It depends on the guidelines for your particular state. If you're speaking of an increase in child support due to an increase in your income, that can happen if the CP files a motion for modification with the court that issued the original order. In my state, in order to get a child support order modified, the petitioner must show an appreciable change in circumstances. A substantial increase in income, such as may occur with getting a new job more lucrative than your previous one, would constitute such a change in circumstance.

So... why hasn't the NCP stepped in BEFORE the mother "f'd the child up" to do the responsible thing and raise the child?

Frankly, I don't CARE who pays for your kid---as long as it's you or your family or the other parent or their family. Not ME, as a taxpayer.

If you can afford $3k in child support payments, then frankly--you can afford to fight for custody and put the kid in therapy. THAT is where the cap is---you become custodial parent.

WayTooMuch - please read your PM's :)

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Originally Posted by WayTooMuch

\Oh lets not be too naive here, when someone is receiving $3,000/month for support to one child, do you really think all that money is used for child expenses by the CP? Ahhh, I don't think so!

I'll tell you what kind of parent doesn't want to give money to support their child, the kind that wants nothing to do with the child because the CP f-ed it up! There are many circumstances where the NCP wants nothing to do with the child.

The question is whether there is a cap on the amount of money the non-custodial parent has to pay. I don't see that being addressed here. I see various answers about how to obtain an increase but I don't see anything specific about a cap.

As far as the "let's not be too naive here" - I don't find a $3,000 a month support payment to feed, clothe, house, educate a child to be out of the ballpart nor do I find that amount will allow the custodial parent to live in the lap of luxury. What is your basis for the "Ahhh - I don't think so" part?

As far as the non-custodial parent not wanting anything to do with a child (including supporting the child) because the child was f*ed up (your language, not mine) by the custodial parent - who decided to HAVE a child with the custodial parent in the first place? This is another occasion where following the divorce the "other" parent is totally unstable, unsuitable and possibly crazy. So don't have children with these people.

But back to the subject at hand - which is a cap on the amount of child support.

I think after reading all of your posts...

None of you know. The answer is "there is no ceiling!"

The more a NCP makes, the more CP wants and the more the court will order.

There SHOULD be a ceiling on how much a NCP should pay for ONE child after certain income level, but every state is different.

Bottom line, get a girl pregnant, grab a bottle of Vaseline, and assume position!

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Originally Posted by WayTooMuch

I think after reading all of your posts....

None of you know. The answer is "there is no ceiling!"

The more a NCP makes, the more CP wants and the more the court will order.

There SHOULD be a ceiling on how much a NCP should pay for ONE child after certain income level, but every state is different.

Bottom line, get a girl pregnant, grab a bottle of Vaseline, and assume position!

You got it, pal! Unless you want to spend the equivalent of buying a house over the next 18 or so years, keep it in your pants!

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Originally Posted by WayTooMuch

I think after reading all of your posts....

None of you know. The answer is "there is no ceiling!"

The more a NCP makes, the more CP wants and the more the court will order.

There SHOULD be a ceiling on how much a NCP should pay for ONE child after certain income level, but every state is different.

Bottom line, get a girl pregnant, grab a bottle of Vaseline, and assume position!

What kills me about this is that it's not the CHILD'S fault.

If you don't want to pay child support, then get custody.

It's really the CHILD that's getting screwed with attitudes like this.

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Originally Posted by Synnen

What kills me about this is that it's not the CHILD'S fault.

If you don't want to pay child support, then get custody.

it's really the CHILD that's getting screwed with attitudes like this.

Well that is the theory my ex uses, of course the outcome of fighting over a child is just as damaging to a child. Especially when joint custody isn't feasible.

I wouldn't say that fighting for custody to avoid child support is always the best option.

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Originally Posted by WayTooMuch

I think after reading all of your posts....

None of you know. The answer is "there is no ceiling!"

The more a NCP makes, the more CP wants and the more the court will order.

There SHOULD be a ceiling on how much a NCP should pay for ONE child after certain income level, but every state is different.

Bottom line, get a girl pregnant, grab a bottle of Vaseline, and assume position!

I hate to burst anyone's bubble and that's why I was waiting to post this. But there are maximums that exist in the legal system. AND... Here's your proof.

SupportGuidelines.com | Child Support in High Income Cases

California has always had a maximum amount and I see that many other states do also.