My child support reveiw is coming up?

Question

What I wanted to know was, what can I do to keep it as low as possible. The order is in S.C., and I live in Ga. The cost of living here is alot higher. When they see what I make, they are going to give the mother part. And that part, for where she lives is way more then enough.

I am now married with no kids. I make mortgage payments, car payments, student loan payments, and have just started going back to school.

No I'm not trying to deprive my child becuase I do take care of her and I am a father. It's just that I'm caught in a situation where the mother wants to see me hurt.

She is a phlebotomist and can make a lot of money, but she remained unemployed so that at reveiw time, it shows that she has no income, and I make all the money, so she can get the max payout possible.

When I was first orders CS, the judge told me what I should be making, even though I wasn't making that and that's what he is going to base my support on. Can the the same be done with her.

Answer 1

First request another judge. Then when you go to court point out all the stuff you just said but have physical proof. If you want an easy way out.....tell them it is financial hardship and you cant afford all that much. You will be considered a deadbeat dad to most but hey....its your complex your messing up. Children are not cheap. Get used to it.

Answer 2

Yes, the same can be done for her.  If you can prove her profession, whether it be that she's been thru college or whatever, bring that up to the judge.  He'll want to know why she isn't working to attempt to help support your child.

Answer 3

Yes, of course they will look at what she is capable of making and take it into consideration, if your state does it that way. A few states don't even look at what the mother is/can make, they simply take a flat percentage of what dad does/can make. So, she won't get away with anything.

They won't care about your cost of living being high. It is your choice as to where you live and how you live. They don't care about your other debts. Child support comes first, no matter what--even if there are other garnishments from your check, then the rest come out, up to the max allowed by law (usually 50% of net if you are married).