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  • Oct 31, 2008, 09:45 AM
    joejcctc
    Child Support
    I have had a divorce and I pay 900 a month for my children that have been taken to another state which I said yes so she can go on with her life and now she wants to take me for more money and I can't afford to lose more money so what can I do
  • Oct 31, 2008, 01:34 PM
    Clough

    Hi, joejcctc!

    Greetings and WELCOME to the site! I just moved your question that you had posted in Introductions to this topic area so that it would get the most exposure to those who are best able to answer it. Introductions is for people to introduce themselves and we try to not ask questions there.

    We would appreciate it if you would return to Introductions sometime to tell us a little about yourself though, if you would be willing to do that.

    Thanks!
  • Oct 31, 2008, 02:04 PM
    this8384

    Like Clough said, we're going to need more information... what state you're in, your approximate income, how many children there are, etc.
  • Oct 31, 2008, 03:39 PM
    cdad
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by this8384 View Post
    Like Clough said, we're going to need more information...what state you're in, your approximate income, how many children there are, etc.
    Also the state its being filed in. Some states have a different way of calculating it so they are important to answering your question.
  • Oct 31, 2008, 06:42 PM
    Fr_Chuck

    You provide the court the information they ask for, your earnings and so on, most states set the amount by state formula, if not your attorney and their attorney fight it out in court
  • Nov 1, 2008, 09:50 AM
    liz28

    As Chuck pointed out only a judge can decide whether if your child support order would go up. Never post any of your fiancial information online because that isn't necessary. Here is a link that can help you with calcuating how much child support you should be paying but note if the amount is less most likely the order you have would be kept. When you use the site make sure that you select the state that your kids reside in.
    New York Child Support Calculator - AllLaw.com
  • Nov 1, 2008, 01:51 PM
    cdad
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by liz28 View Post
    As Chuck pointed out only a judge can decide whether or not if your child support order would go up. Never post any of your fiancial information online because that isn't necessary. Here is a link that can help you with calcuating how much child support you should be paying but note if the amount is less most likely the order you have would be kept. When you use the site make sure that you select the state that your kids reside in.
    New York Child Support Calculator - AllLaw.com

    I don't believe this person said they were in NY nor have they said what state the order may be in or coming out of.
  • Nov 1, 2008, 02:33 PM
    liz28
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by califdadof3 View Post
    I dont believe this person said they were in NY nor have they said what state the order may be in or coming out of.
    If you reread what I said you will see I told him to enter his state because it for all states and you can review the site as well.
  • Nov 1, 2008, 03:46 PM
    cdad
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by liz28 View Post
    If you reread what I said you will see I told him to enter his state because it for all states and you can review the site as well.
    I missed that the first time I went there. Sorry.
    Child Support Calculators
  • Nov 2, 2008, 06:37 PM
    joejcctc

    OK I live in pa and she lives in louisana and I told her that she could take the kids with her so she could move on with her life and be happy now she is trying to go for more money that I really don't have.
  • Nov 2, 2008, 07:02 PM
    cadillac59

    One thing you should keep in mind is that as long as you remain resident in PA, PA will always have continuing exclusive jurisdiction over child support (CS). In other words, as long as you don't move out of your state you will never have to go to Louisiana to litigate CS. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. This is true even if the kids stay in Louisiana till they are at maximum child support age (there's a uniform law that has been adopted in every state in the US called the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) that applies).
  • Nov 3, 2008, 10:51 AM
    this8384
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by joejcctc View Post
    ok i live in pa and she lives in louisana and i told her that she could take the kids with her so she could move on with her life and be happy now she is trying to go for more money that i really don't have.
    You still haven't answered some very important questions:

    1) How many children are there?
    2) What is your gross monthly income?

    Those 2 simple questions will determine everything. If you don't want to post that information, then use the link to the Support Calculator that was provided on the last page. It will tell you what your ex is legally entitled to as child support.
  • Nov 3, 2008, 04:38 PM
    joejcctc

    There are three kids and 3000 a month
  • Nov 4, 2008, 01:56 AM
    Unknown008

    ... Hi joejcctc! Welcome to AMHD! Good luck for your money problem.
  • Nov 4, 2008, 01:35 PM
    this8384
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by joejcctc View Post
    there are three kids and 3000 a month
    Use this calculator that you were linked to before:

    Pennsylvania Child Support Calculator - AllLaw.com

    The calculator will provide you with an estimate of what you can expect to pay. I'm not sure what the law is in PA; in WI, your ex can only get 29% of your gross income for 3 children.
  • Nov 15, 2008, 10:12 AM
    JudyKayTee
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by this8384 View Post
    Use this calculator that you were linked to before:

    Pennsylvania Child Support Calculator - AllLaw.com

    The calculator will provide you with an estimate of what you can expect to pay. I'm not sure what the law is in PA; in WI, your ex can only get 29% of your gross income for 3 children.


    Right, it's not about what you can afford to pay, it's what the Court orders you to pay, based on the various factors involved in that calculation.

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