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cntaustin

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What is the name of your state? Texas

My husband and I are needing to hire an attorney that will help us
lower his child support. Recently there was a court date that my
husband due to work, could not attend and it was decided to raise support to 20% of
his pay and he no longer is required to have his daughter on his
insurance(which he still does). He now has to pay his ex 180.00 extra a
month for insurance on top of the 20% increase. To make matters worse
they have back dated this to last July so now he has over 4000.00 in
back pay due so they are taking more out for that along with interest. Basically they are
taking close to 40% of his check. And we are no longer able to pay all of our bills.
I stay at home with out 20 month old and I am currently 4 months
pregnant.
I need to find resources that will help my husband with minimal cost.
I feel like I am not getting anywhere looking on the web. Does anyone
have any experience in this or know of the best way to resolve this?

Thanks,
Tracy
 


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eme76

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cntaustin said:
What is the name of your state? Texas

My husband and I are needing to hire an attorney that will help us
lower his child support. Recently there was a court date that my
husband due to work, could not attend and it was decided to raise support to 20% of
his pay and he no longer is required to have his daughter on his
insurance(which he still does). He now has to pay his ex 180.00 extra a
month for insurance
on top of the 20% increase. To make matters worse
they have back dated this to last July so now he has over 4000.00 in
back pay due so they are taking more out for that along with interest. Basically they are
taking close to 40% of his check. And we are no longer able to pay all of our bills.
I stay at home with out 20 month old and I am currently 4 months
pregnant.
I need to find resources that will help my husband with minimal cost.
I feel like I am not getting anywhere looking on the web. Does anyone
have any experience in this or know of the best way to resolve this?

Thanks,
Tracy
I don't get this:confused:
 

Just Blue

Senior Member
cntaustin said:
What is the name of your state? Texas

My husband and I are needing to hire an attorney that will help us
lower his child support. Recently there was a court date that my
husband due to work, could not attend and it was decided to raise support to 20% of
his pay and he no longer is required to have his daughter on his
insurance(which he still does). He now has to pay his ex 180.00 extra a
month for insurance on top of the 20% increase. To make matters worse
they have back dated this to last July so now he has over 4000.00 in
back pay due so they are taking more out for that along with interest. Basically they are
taking close to 40% of his check. And we are no longer able to pay all of our bills.
I stay at home with out 20 month old and I am currently 4 months
pregnant.
I need to find resources that will help my husband with minimal cost.
I feel like I am not getting anywhere looking on the web. Does anyone
have any experience in this or know of the best way to resolve this?

Thanks,
Tracy

This is a wonderful free resource that will help you out of your plight!

http://my.monster.com/login.aspx

Good luck!!
 
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shell007

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cntaustin said:
What is the name of your state? Texas

My husband and I are needing to hire an attorney that will help us
lower his child support. Recently there was a court date that my
husband due to work, could not attend and it was decided to raise support to 20% of
his pay and he no longer is required to have his daughter on his
insurance(which he still does). He now has to pay his ex 180.00 extra a
month for insurance on top of the 20% increase. To make matters worse
they have back dated this to last July so now he has over 4000.00 in
back pay due so they are taking more out for that along with interest. Basically they are
taking close to 40% of his check. And we are no longer able to pay all of our bills.
I stay at home with out 20 month old and I am currently 4 months
pregnant.
I need to find resources that will help my husband with minimal cost.
I feel like I am not getting anywhere looking on the web. Does anyone
have any experience in this or know of the best way to resolve this?

Thanks,
Tracy
Unless he goes to court and proves that his income has decreased dramatically, CS IS NOT going to decrease....continue TO PAY UP!

It doesn't matter if YOU have 1 1/2 children or 20 children with this man.

I suggest YOU go back to work.
 
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shell007

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fairisfair said:
OMG, ROTFLMAO, you got me, I actually went to it without looking at the address. Funny girl :D
Me too!!! :p
Thanks Bay!:D
 
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eme76

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fairisfair said:
OMG, ROTFLMAO, you got me, I actually went to it without looking at the address. Funny girl :D
LMAO!!! I actualy looked at the address first but....bay- have I told you recently you are awsome!!:D


edit to add-- I am still confused as to why he "has to" pay the $180 for insurance when he is "no longer required" to have it??????
 
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BelizeBreeze

Senior Member
cntaustin said:
What is the name of your state? Texas

My husband and I are needing to hire an attorney that will help us
lower his child support. Recently there was a court date that my
husband due to work, could not attend
And that is irrelevant. Or do you and your husband think the court is less important that work?
and it was decided to raise support to 20% of
his pay and he no longer is required to have his daughter on his
insurance(which he still does).
It's called a default judgement because hubby didn't think it was important enough to attend. Judges get a little pissed when you thumb your nose at them.
He now has to pay his ex 180.00 extra a
month for insurance on top of the 20% increase.
And that sounds right.
To make matters worse
they have back dated this to last July so now he has over 4000.00 in
back pay due so they are taking more out for that along with interest. Basically they are
taking close to 40% of his check.
And if she filed the motion in July that is perfectly legal.
And we are no longer able to pay all of our bills.
Drink less beer.
I stay at home with out 20 month old and I am currently 4 months
pregnant.
Irrelevant.
I need to find resources that will help my husband with minimal cost.
I feel like I am not getting anywhere looking on the web. Does anyone
have any experience in this or know of the best way to resolve this?

Thanks,
Tracy
Once you pop the next kid find a job. Or tell hubby to find a second job. And next time there is an order to appear, DO NOT thumb his nose at it.
 

cntaustin

Junior Member
Funny yes! I actually would love to be able to work. But honestly I am not interested in paying someone most of what I make to raise my child. My husband works 70 hours a week. This was the decision we made when I became pregnant. We have made many sacrifices. But his first child has never suffered nor will she. I am so glad that things are so easy for all of you. I came here for some insight. In all fairness I know there are many dead beat dads out there trying to get out of there responsibilities. So maybe that is why there is such quick snide remarks.
 

Just Blue

Senior Member
eme76 said:
LMAO!!! I actualy looked at the address first but....bay- have I told you recently you are awsome!!:D


edit to add-- I am still confused as to why he "has to" pay the $180 for insurance when he is "no longer required" to have it??????
Gee...Thanks...So sweet!

I actually wasn't joking...I do think that link will help them out of their situation!! Well...That and a condom...;)
 

Neal1421

Senior Member
You asked for the best way to resolve the situation, well there is nothing that can be done other than you getting a job.

He chose not to show up to court, that's why it was ordered that he pay that amount. It will not be lowered.
 

Just Blue

Senior Member
cntaustin said:
Funny yes! I actually would love to be able to work. But honestly I am not interested in paying someone most of what I make to raise my child. My husband works 70 hours a week. This was the decision we made when I became pregnant. We have made many sacrifices. But his first child has never suffered nor will she. I am so glad that things are so easy for all of you. I came here for some insight. In all fairness I know there are many dead beat dads out there trying to get out of there responsibilities. So maybe that is why there is such quick snide remarks.

Well..What the heck do you think we can do about it? Your hubby didn't bother to show for court and so got a default judgement! Don't piss at us...Get a job working from home...there is a Day Care shortage out there...Start babysitting for the neighbors kids!...2 kids a week should bring in another 200.00-300.00 ...Go for it!
 
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