aworriedstepmom
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What is the name of your state? Wisconsin
My husband and his ex-wife have 50/50 placement and custody. Last summer, She quit her 84K job in this area took a job 130 miles away. After she accepted and quit that job, she petitioned the court for full custody and move with the kids to the city where her new job is. She lost.
So she quit her new job (where she was making 98K),and her contract is out June 30th, and she has no job. She has been looking for a job in this area, but has burned alot of bridges and I don't think she is very popular in this area (There are lots of jobs to be had in this area that she is qualified for) She recently filed a motion for child support.
How is support determined? Is it based on her ability to earn? Or just the fact that she is unemployed. She is unemployed due to choices she made...not fired or laid off. Even if my husband ends up paying support...it is not enough to pay her bills or her mortage or anything like that...Will the court look at that as well...that she is not able to support herself...much less her children?
Any input is greatly appreciated.
Thank You
My husband and his ex-wife have 50/50 placement and custody. Last summer, She quit her 84K job in this area took a job 130 miles away. After she accepted and quit that job, she petitioned the court for full custody and move with the kids to the city where her new job is. She lost.
So she quit her new job (where she was making 98K),and her contract is out June 30th, and she has no job. She has been looking for a job in this area, but has burned alot of bridges and I don't think she is very popular in this area (There are lots of jobs to be had in this area that she is qualified for) She recently filed a motion for child support.
How is support determined? Is it based on her ability to earn? Or just the fact that she is unemployed. She is unemployed due to choices she made...not fired or laid off. Even if my husband ends up paying support...it is not enough to pay her bills or her mortage or anything like that...Will the court look at that as well...that she is not able to support herself...much less her children?
Any input is greatly appreciated.
Thank You