What's a reasonable amount to ask for child support?
548728
The courts figure it based on both people's income.  Then they decide a percentage of each parent's income.  The noncustodial parent pays that to the custodial parent, usually.  You don't ask for the amount.  It's predetermined.  You don't get to ask for a certain amount if you go thru the courts.  If you are not going thru the courts, then ask for a percentage of the person's income, like maybe 25%.\n\nThere's also alimony which you can ask for if you are getting a divorce.  You do have input on how much to ask for that.  But if you've never been married that doesn't apply.
75940
Go to your county's Child Support Agency. It's in the phonebook. Call or walk-in. If the children are in your care for more than 1/2 the time, he will be required to pay child support. As far as him seeing them, you may have to go to mediation which cost me $100. I didn't request it, he did. Actually, he requested it 2 times. Do your best as far as that goes. You do have to cooperate with visitation but only if he's looking for the best interest of the child. Which is what the mediator does. However, the mediator will believe what he/she wants from both sides. Be polite. My ex started to get rude and it effected the outcome. I just stayed quiet during his little fit. I hope this helps. Good luck! Don't let him bully you out of this either. You're fighting for your children's rights.
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.
542589
It depends on your state's minimum wage and how many children and their ages. I would advise $5 for one child $1 for each extra child. so if theres three children then u should be getting 7 an hour
326247
sorry for you, you didnt usually get to make up your own child support payment amounts. All states have a child support calculator that they use to determine any child support tat is to be paid. If your agreed upon amount is lower than the laws of your state the judge will just order whatever the child support calculator says, if your agreed upon amount is higher than the child support calculator than the judge will ask if you are sure you want to pay that much. Your states court system should have accessible forms on-line for child support agreements and or the child support enforcement office in your state will also have forms for you to use that you can go to the office or the court and obtain.
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
1035139
how much do you need?
413815
This is about your child suport question that is closed.  I tried to e-mail you, but it wouldn't work.\n\nNo one gave you any links.  If you go here\n\nhttp://www.alllaw.com/calculators/Childsupport/washington/\n\nYou can type in all the info and it will tell you what the court will order in your case.\n\nand here is your state's child support division web page...\nhttp://www1.dshs.wa.gov/dcs/\n\nYou can look into it all on the internet for yourself.\n\nMy guess is that $800 is low...
264642
I did the same thing with my ex husband.  It cost much less than a lawyer and you can apply with the Attorney General for free to get the Child support and custody resolved.  Lawyers are all about the money.
267745
One thing a learned about co- parenting is that its complicated. But if the child is his why isn't he supporting him. Assuming,that the two of you are not in a relationship, and it's his son, of course he should give money every month.  The two of you should have to sit down and determine how much you spend on your son every month and figure out how to split it all in half. Negotiate and be reasonable and let him know that you want him to be there for your son not just financially but emotionally and physically too. Child Support is like the last solution, if you don't think that he will stick to the monthly plan on his own then go file child support. He just has to realize that it's a 50/50 thing even though yall are not in a relationship. IT"S HIS SON TOO! Make him realize that.
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.
443178
Ok...it all totally depends.\n\nIf you don't want to dispute anything, its fairly simple.  Technically you can go to court and file yourselves, but it can be complicated, especially with children involved.\n\nIf either of you is TOTALLY broke, you can apply with your state legal aid program and get a pro bono atty.  If you agree on everything, this one atty. can draw up all the paper work and the unrepresented party can waive right to counsel.  For example, if you are your ex agree on how the custody will be shared, the atty can draw up the papers, calculate child support based on the state laws, and the other parent can just agree to what the atty. files with the court.\n\nWith children involved it is HIGHLY advisable to get attorneys.  Atleast one. Most judges strongly frown upon parents who don't get legal representation when children are involved.\n\nIf there is any disagreement over any aspect of the divorce, you will both need attorneys.  Attorneys charge by the hour, not by the child.  The more complex the case, the more hours you will have to pay for.  So the more you can work out beforehand, the better.  \n\nIn my state $200 is about average.  The amount of the retainer (the $$ you have to pay them up front to take your case) depends on the complexity of the case.  Expect a minimum of $1000.  Plus you will have to reimburse for any filing fees, experts involved, etc.\n\nIf you and your ex agree on everything, you can probably get out for between $1000 and $2000.  If you don't, it can go into the tens of thousands...\n\nGood luck.
901231
Yes she can.  I suggest she open a case with the local child support office; services are free, some may require an initial $25 application fee.  Her caseworker can then take many legal actions against the non-custodial parent.
489029
How much do you need?
1011300
I'm not sure what the question is.  Usually both parents have to support the child; the proportion each pays is based on their relative incomes.  If the father makes twice as much as the mother, then the father must pay 2/3rds of the total support obligation.  Each state will set the total support obligation per child.   Who gets custody of the child is a different matter, determined by the judge based on the best interests of the child.
252744
He has to fill out financial forms to determine the amount of child support you will receive.  Make sure he puts down all his income....
829054
you should get a lawyer to file with the court a petition to stop child support  due to the fact that you are living together and plan to get married again, it should not be that expensive $150-$250.\nand would be well worth the time.