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joejcctc · Oct 31, 2008, 09:45 AM

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

Clough · Oct 31, 2008, 01:34 PM

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!

this8384 · Oct 31, 2008, 02:04 PM

Like Clough said, we're going to need more information... what state you're in, your approximate income, how many children there are, etc.

cdad · Oct 31, 2008, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

Also the state its being filed in. Some states have a different way of calculating it so they are important to answering your question.

Fr_Chuck · Oct 31, 2008, 06:42 PM

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

liz28 · Nov 1, 2008, 09:50 AM

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

cdad · Nov 1, 2008, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by liz28

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.

liz28 · Nov 1, 2008, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by califdadof3

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.

cdad · Nov 1, 2008, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by liz28

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

joejcctc · Nov 2, 2008, 06:37 PM

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.

cadillac59 · Nov 2, 2008, 07:02 PM

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).

this8384 · Nov 3, 2008, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by 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.

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.

joejcctc · Nov 3, 2008, 04:38 PM

There are three kids and 3000 a month

Unknown008 · Nov 4, 2008, 01:56 AM

... Hi joejcctc! Welcome to AMHD! Good luck for your money problem.

this8384 · Nov 4, 2008, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by joejcctc

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.

JudyKayTee · Nov 15, 2008, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by this8384

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.