Q: What are some things I need to know before my first court date?
My children have been in foster care in TN for 2 years now the case is going in front of the appeals court as we speak. I have not seen them since April of last year. DCS is now going for child support I have a 1 year old at home and I'm 34 weeks pregnant I only make 10.80 which comes to 420 a week before taxes will they be able to take all of that or will I still be able to have some of my check to provide for the 2 at home. I'm terrified at this point have never dealt with child support and don't want to loose my other two children over this someone please help.
A: The child support guidelines take into account the amount of money you make and the number of other children in your care. Theoretically, that will leave you enough to care for the other children, but it will be difficult. You should talk to your lawyer to see if they can run the child support numbers for you and see what the amount you will be expected to pay will be. You should also ask for a downward deviation since you have the others to care for.
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