My ex-husband and I have been divorced for nearly 5 years now. He has a stable, good paying job and some how managed to sneak through the system with contributing only $137 a week to his children's upbringing.

I filed a modification recently and he is flipping out, telling me he is getting an attorney and refuses to take the children for already scheduled time this summer. Since he knows I don't have any other care arranged for the kids, he knows this is going to cause me major issues, but he is doing it to "get back at me". He tells me since I married a "dead-beat" who makes little money, that he isn't going to be responsible to support all 4 of us. The guy is clearly a total scum bag. Since when is my current husband financially responsible for my children with ex husband.

My question is whether the ex husband has any luck in a court room with an attorney and the child support modification. I understand that it is what it is and the attorney isn't going to help either way when it comes to re-determing the amount he has to pay. We live in Massachusetts... if anyone knows the laws, please send your answer.

Thank you.

Did you file the modification due to the fact he now makes more money than he did when the support order was first entered? If so, then you should prevail. If you are filing a modification due to you need more money, you probably won't prevail as the amount of child support is determined by each parties income and if his income has not increased, your chances of getting more money are slim.

I guess it really depends on where you live. Here in Texas you can go make and make modifications every 3 years. They only look at his income and for 2 kids they require the absent parent topay 25% of their income plus carry medical insurance on the children. The absent parent is also responsible to reimburse the custodial parent for 50% of the children's medical expenses. So if your ex is making more than650 dollars a month I am sure you children's support should increase. Just remember this money is for your children's well being not your new husbands...
Good Luck