[Freedom2specul8]

I've heard cases in which the child support was just so incredibly high! $300 - $500 a month for each child... That's way too much for some dad's to pay. For those good fathers who try to do this..it would be nice if "Mom" would be nice and actually let the dad pay an amount that won't "Hurt" him. Would it be too much to let the average dad pay $150 a month per child, provide health/life insurance and visit regularly... Maybe help with some of the clothes ..ie summer and school clothes.. (of course the richer, the higher the amount...)

[Ches]

"it would be nice if "Mom" would be nice and actually let the dad pay an amount that won't "Hurt" him."

That would be nice but the courts seem to think that the amount of support paid is their decision; Mom and Dad's wishes have nothing to do with it. As long as we have a system that rewards "Mom" for walking out the door and taking her kids with her, "Dad" is going to be hurt.

[Intimidator]

That would be nice but alot of mothers use the high child support to 'punish' the dad for whatever ill feelings they feel towards him.

[Saundra Duffy]

I don't think it's always about the amount of money the Dad's have to pay. I think it's about the harassment that goes on by the ex and the court system in cahoots with each other. It's a nightmare beyond belief! If you have a vicious ex wife - AND THERE ARE LOTS OF THEM OUT THERE - and throw in a corrupt, inept and evil court system which treats the Dad like crap - you have the makings for a disaster. Of course, there's no excuse for violence but this system perpetuates it just the same.