Originally posted by billiechic
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You have the ability to give "as much as you can, regardless of whatever the courts "order" you to pay".
NCP's who have been ordered to pay educational fees under section 7 do not have a choice in the matter.
The costs are sent to FRO and payments are enforced as if it was child support arrears.
Their choice.... pay or go to jail for 180 days with no good time...and THEN pay!!
As far as saving.....
Lets say you have a 'decent' job and gross $50,000 per year, (net approx. $35,000 which equals $2917 net per month),
You are divorced with 3 children.... you pay $986 per month in child support.
Those kids enjoy very few, inexpensive extra-curriculars
(you pay 50% @ $25 per month, per child = $75)
You were married 10 years, so now your ex wife gets alimony @ $500 per month for the next 10 years....
$ 2917
- $ 986
- $ 75
- $ 500
- $ 986
- $ 75
- $ 500
Leaves you a grand total of $1356 per month,
$800 rent for 1 bdrm appartment, h&h inclusive
$200 car payment
$100 car & court ordered life insurance
$30 telephone - no long distance
$40 basic cable
$200 car payment
$100 car & court ordered life insurance
$30 telephone - no long distance
$40 basic cable
Leaves you a grand total of $186 per month (or $6.20 per day), for gas, food, toiletries, and all of your very basic necessities....
And don't forget the thou$and$ in legal fees that you now owe because you fought to have the rights to "visit" your own children twice a month!
How do you save money when you can barely afford to feed and clothe yourself?
Where is the "key" to avoiding this problem.... other than never get married and not having children?
And don't forget the thou$and$ in legal fees that you now owe because you fought to have the rights to "visit" your own children twice a month!
How do you save money when you can barely afford to feed and clothe yourself?
Where is the "key" to avoiding this problem.... other than never get married and not having children?
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