That is a load of BS. If the man is paying child support and earning less than $100k per year, he is screwed. Take my word for it. $55k income, I pay $978 a month, after taxes for one child. The ex makes $45k at her job.
Now, tell me who has the better standard of living?
Have you considered taking the kids? IF not, is it worth that $978 for someone else to take that job for you?
How much money would you think would be fair to pay for your childs food, clothing, shelter (mortgage and utilities) etc.
Not a slam, just a mathematical question. What would be the minimum to keep him alive and what would be the max you’d be willing to pay for slightly better quality of life for your child?
I’ll never understand why non-custodial parents think child support goes only to the benefit of the custodial parent and does not at all benefit the child.
“Now, tell me who has the better standard of living?”
You do....you got rid of the ‘ex’....
By my calculations, you live the lifestyle of someone making about $31K per year.
She’s got her $45K AND the deduction(s) AND the Child Support. So she’s living like she’s making $60K claiming single, and more with the deductions.
And you wonder why you’re divorced? She’s got a much better life without you. I know exactly of what I speak becasue I am in the same boat with you. The only difference is slide the salaries apart by about 20K and double the Child Support. After that little experience, that’s when deep down in my heart of hearts, I knew that O.J. Simpson did it.