My dad pays $400 a month for child support but makes $60,000 year and house is paid off how much should he pay

Question

My dad pays $400 a month for child support but makes $60,000 year and house is paid off how much should he pay

Answer 1

He should pay whatever the court ordered him to pay.  

If your mother thinks it is inadequate she should contact a lawyer.

Hope this helps

Jerry-the-bookkeeper

Answer 2

he should pay enough to cloth you and feed you no more no less

Answer 3

Child support is set by the court.  Your mother can go to court and ask for the amount to be reconsidered if she thinks more is due.

Answer 4

child support has nothing to do his expenses or if house is paid off - it looks at number of children and gross income of mother and father. period.