It sure is. In my state they have a “formula” that determines what one party pays to another (alimony; unless you come to an agreement) and what percentage is child support. Even if you are one of the 90 mil+ American’s out of work, they will assess you at the bare minimum at “minimum wage” (even though you have no job. In county it equates to approx $400.00 a month. If you don’t pay, you can enter an appeal but those take months and by that time you are seriously in arrears and domestic relations has already gone after your un-employment before you even get to the hearing.
“Family Court” is an abomination.
Seriously, when I called my local domestic relations recently to open a child support case the woman was almost sneering over the phone thinking I was fighting support. When I told her the kids lived with my and my x-wife was not kicking in like she should the woman became one degree off from hostile.
I gave up on that quest, it was not worth the time, effort, headaches and who knows what else might happen to me financially.
My ex owes me child support, hasn’t paid a dime since the divorce in 2009. If I press the issue, the state will garnish her wages, BUT it also gives her visitation rights. I’m not pressing the issue whatsoever. I don’t need the financial support, nor do the kids have any interest in seeing her.