Q: Will I have to pay my husband child support if he makes 4x's the amount than I do?
My husband filed for divorce and hired a lawyer. I moved out of the house, after he filed, and I cannot afford a lawyer. I have 3 children, he is the father of 2 of them. I am seeking Maintenance and child support. The 2 children, ages 3 & 5, spend 60% of the nights with their father, so we do not have to pay for daycare expenses. With that, he is seeking that I pay child support to him and he pays no maintenance. I am currently on food stamps and had to take in a roommate to be able to pay the rent. If we go to court, how likely is it that his request for child support will be granted?
A: The child support is determined based on the child support guidelines. Those factor in the number of children, the percentage of overnights, health insurance for the children. You should retain an attorney to run the calculation and advise you how to proceed. It is possible that your husband may have to help you with the cost of an attorney.
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