Hello
I am sure this has been discussed many times before. I just want to get others take on our situation.
My husband has one child from a previous marriage and we have two of our own. He has fought for every second he has with his daughter. At the last battle two years ago he asked for more time...that would put us over the 40% threshold. The ex said he only wanted her for the offset so in order to get more time he let her keep the offset (equates to about $600 per month). We pay spousal and child supprt. He has never missed a payment or been late on a payment.
We now buy SD clothes, coats, boots, skates etc. We pay for afterschool care for her when she is in our care( ex wife has no expenses she relies on a family member). Our expenses are now higher and my husband salary is reduced.
So, now he is asking for a variance in child support. The ex is always saying she is poor...she earns $60000 per year receives $18,000 per year in SS and $2100.00 per month in CS. We live what appears to be a nice life but are living pay cheque to pay cheque. I work and make good money (they are threatening to come after my salary as well).
From your experience..... do we have any chance in getting a reduction in CS or has a contract been made and we have to forgo the offset
I find this all very stressful on our family. I want my kids to have a fair chance as well. We include SD in eveything. She is apart of our lives as well but I am finding it hard when she comes here and tell us her mom can`t afford to do things with her. EX was able to buy a new home last year which she filled with all brand new furniture and has had two new cars in the last 2 years. I know I sound bitter and I am. When will there ever be enough money for her
I am sure this has been discussed many times before. I just want to get others take on our situation.
My husband has one child from a previous marriage and we have two of our own. He has fought for every second he has with his daughter. At the last battle two years ago he asked for more time...that would put us over the 40% threshold. The ex said he only wanted her for the offset so in order to get more time he let her keep the offset (equates to about $600 per month). We pay spousal and child supprt. He has never missed a payment or been late on a payment.
We now buy SD clothes, coats, boots, skates etc. We pay for afterschool care for her when she is in our care( ex wife has no expenses she relies on a family member). Our expenses are now higher and my husband salary is reduced.
So, now he is asking for a variance in child support. The ex is always saying she is poor...she earns $60000 per year receives $18,000 per year in SS and $2100.00 per month in CS. We live what appears to be a nice life but are living pay cheque to pay cheque. I work and make good money (they are threatening to come after my salary as well).
From your experience..... do we have any chance in getting a reduction in CS or has a contract been made and we have to forgo the offset
I find this all very stressful on our family. I want my kids to have a fair chance as well. We include SD in eveything. She is apart of our lives as well but I am finding it hard when she comes here and tell us her mom can`t afford to do things with her. EX was able to buy a new home last year which she filled with all brand new furniture and has had two new cars in the last 2 years. I know I sound bitter and I am. When will there ever be enough money for her
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