is child support sufficient to pay for child  expenses?
80878
I like the way you are thinking.\n\nBut don't impose on them financial support as yet, She may want to be independant etc...\n\n...find out whether your son is OK in school - find out what he hopes to do etc. Ask him whether anything is holding him back...keeping it vague may pull in the answer you want to hear...\n\nIf you are on talking terms with your ex-wife you can discretely ask how she is managing...coz its unbelievable how she's managing having not worked for 4 years.\n\nBut again I'm impressed about you...have a nice day
195609
The state will pay if child support is requested.
20839
Without specific details of your situation, this question is unanswerable.  I've included links to the State of Virginia's official Department of Social Services, as well as a child support calculator that will help approximate the amount due.
1028628
when u have enough money to support the kid
474115
Depending on the state you live in...could be up to 35%.  They'e your kids and you should support them no matter what percent it costs you.
420586
Go here...\n\nhttp://www.alllaw.com/calculators/Childsupport/california/\n\nAnd type in your numbers.  The amount of the insurance premium that YOU pay that covers the CHILDREN.  So of coverage for you would be $200/month, you get to claim the extra $200 that provides coverage for the children.\n\nBut use the support calcualtor and you can get a good idea.
619091
No, she will still get child support.   I just got married and have two step-sons now.   The father is still required to pay his child support.
602551
See above on the general rule that you are only financially responsible for your own children (legal or adopted), and the advice to speak to an attorney.\n\nThe thing to remember about child support is that it is determined (ordered) by the court based on the needs and interests of the child. Both parents (whether biological or adopted) are financially obligated to care for a minor child. The custodial parent is credited toward some of that financial obligation based on providing food/clothing/shelter and other necessary living expenses for the child. \n\nBut once that is factored in, both spouses are still  obligated to provide for the needs of the child, and that obligation is split based on relative income. In the past, men tended to make more money than women, and women tended to have custody. Thus, in most situations, the woman's share was mainly provided through room+board and related expenses, and the man contributed additional money to satisfy his share of the total. But the basic ideas in the formula for calculating the total has not changed, and it's based on the contribution of each parent (biological or adopted).
327664
Child support is neither deductable nor considered taxable income.  \n\nIf you pay - you cant deduct\nIf you recieve - you dont count it as income\n\nIf you are smart you have take the deduction(s) for the kid at least every other year.
992382
I think it would be great if we got some of these deadbeat parents to pay up!! I don't know anyone who is getting rich off child support. My support for my oldest is $200. a month. I haven't seen very much support..In the last 10 years I have received $377. SAD...isn't it. I think if he wasn't able to get a drivers license that would make a difference in the amount of child support I would see!!
157660
Information on child support in U.S. see site below
785994
Child support is based on both parties incomes.  A formula is used where the parties incomes and the amount of time the child(ren) spends with each parent.  If either of you make significantly more than the other party, then it is probable that the party with a larger income will pay support.  The amount will be based on the shared economic reponsibility formula.\n\nIf your imcomes are similar, this will lessen the possibility of support.
285767
No and this should be set by the courts. Talk to your local governing body for child welfare or who instructs you to pay the money.
208025
No way!!! You have no financial responsibility for a boyfriend's children. If you were married, then it would be possible to take you both to court. Even then, I think income for child support can only be based on what HE earns or what you have for joint assets.
925598
Check out http://www.dadsdivorce.com it has a child support calculator there.\nIt would be nice to think that parents could help each other out in the raising of a child and that it could flow nice and easy.  My thing, if the ex is asking for more, you have every right to refuse and probably every rationale to not pay over and above your amount in child support.  It will not be credited to you and it might very well be used against you later on.\nThe only thing I am confused on is whether it has been modified because she is out of work.  If she tries to, you can still dispute it based upon her work history.  If she's trying to gravy train off the child support ask the courts to impute an income for her so that your child support is based upon what the child and what you need.
977390
400 a month for supporting his child ...he thinks it's to much?? clothing ,food, home, electric and everything it takes to raising a child ? that's cheap ..he should talk to the lawyer who handled the case during divorce if he has a problem
825668
You would need to contact your local department of health and welfare.  Some states will only consider your income, others consider income for the entire household.  Also, in some states, if you receive child support, they can require you to forfeit that to them for the food stamps (that's how it is in my state).  It all depends on how many people are in the household and the state's guidelines for poverty levels.