What is the name of your state? TN
Is there anybody out there who is familiar (or could point me in the right direction) with the formula used to calculate child support in the state of Tennessee.
I received a notice from the state stating that every 6 months (or a year, not certain) I have the right to request a review of the parenting agreement between my ex and I. The child support amount under out original (and current) agreement was based on the fact my ex (who was given custodial rights) was unemployed. My ex is also married and has been even before our court proceedings ever started. Not sure if his salary was a factor in the original amount.
I believe my ex has since become gainfully employed as well as her husband and both of their incomes contribute to the support of my daughter (in addition to my $500/month that I contribute).
Another issue is that I incur all of the burden of traveling (and travel costs). I travel 500 miles monthly and costs of around $500-$600 monthly to see and send time with my daughter, whereas my ex travels about 5 in order to take her to agreed upon (was really non-negotioable) meeting area. I am not sure if this would even be considered a factor but would like to know.
I would like to find out if it would even be worth the time, trouble, and absorbant amount of money in travel expenses to seek a modification of child support.
I would also be interested in knowing what the downfalls would be of seeking modification. Can my ex request more support from me??
In case you are wondering, I am not looking to escape child support in any way. If, in fact, support on my part was lowered it would only be put directly towards my child (via trust fund or interest bearing savings account). My only concern is my ex claiming to be unemployed for the purpose of receiving a higher amount of support and then working shortly afterwards and in the process abusing the system.
Is there anybody out there who is familiar (or could point me in the right direction) with the formula used to calculate child support in the state of Tennessee.
I received a notice from the state stating that every 6 months (or a year, not certain) I have the right to request a review of the parenting agreement between my ex and I. The child support amount under out original (and current) agreement was based on the fact my ex (who was given custodial rights) was unemployed. My ex is also married and has been even before our court proceedings ever started. Not sure if his salary was a factor in the original amount.
I believe my ex has since become gainfully employed as well as her husband and both of their incomes contribute to the support of my daughter (in addition to my $500/month that I contribute).
Another issue is that I incur all of the burden of traveling (and travel costs). I travel 500 miles monthly and costs of around $500-$600 monthly to see and send time with my daughter, whereas my ex travels about 5 in order to take her to agreed upon (was really non-negotioable) meeting area. I am not sure if this would even be considered a factor but would like to know.
I would like to find out if it would even be worth the time, trouble, and absorbant amount of money in travel expenses to seek a modification of child support.
I would also be interested in knowing what the downfalls would be of seeking modification. Can my ex request more support from me??
In case you are wondering, I am not looking to escape child support in any way. If, in fact, support on my part was lowered it would only be put directly towards my child (via trust fund or interest bearing savings account). My only concern is my ex claiming to be unemployed for the purpose of receiving a higher amount of support and then working shortly afterwards and in the process abusing the system.
