Q: Can rental income be overlooked when calculating child support?
My ex filed for full custody of my 14 yr old daughter back in May when I told him that I was remarrying and moving 19 miles away. He used false information in his original motion to which we have responded. We mediated in July..agreed on a few changes, but not giving him full custody. He agreed to now carry the health insurance...but once he realized his CS was still going to go up after getting his day count up, he & his atty are pulling dirty stunts to delay the final paperwork and trying to hide rental income. He has 2, and one that he doesn't even not list on his tax forms. 11 weeks ago, his atty said they needed 2 weeks to get "expense" information together as both properties were operating at a loss..although one was purchased within the last year. What gives? Can they stall indefinitely? Ex & his atty will not even sign paperwork that coincides with the mediated agreement from 5 months ago...& has changed his mind and wants me to add my child back onto my health insurance.
A: It sounds like you need an attorney if you don't have one. If you do, these questions would best be answered by him. It sounds like you are ahead of the game since you know about these rental properties. Your ex will be able to deduct any expenses for the property from the rents. Best of luck!
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