Wisconsin
Here's my case coming up next Wednesday (23rd)
I have 2 boys, the oldest one lived with me and the other lived with the ex. I have, for the past 10 years, faithfully been paying $435 per month based on my having a higher income and each having one child. The one living with me graduated in May 2003 at the age of 18 and went into the Air Force. My ex did nothing to modify her support at that time. I re-married last June and bought a new house in November 2004. December 2004 my ex decides she wants more support for the younger boy who turns 18 in August and will be in college by then. She hires an attorney and they file a motion requesting $1405 per month (based on my income) and also wants back support to the date she filed her motion. (4 months worth equalling $3882) They want to settle out of court but I am not sure if I should as I don't know how the judge will rule. First, I know that the judge doesn't always award the back support (I got that from my case worker at the CSA) Second, I have established my budget and house purchase on the fact that it appeared that she was just going to let the support stay at $435 per mo. until the younger one turned 18. And third, I gave the younger one a car and other gifts which total around $9000. If he awards what they are asking based on the State of WI formula I may loose the house. My attorney and I are arguing that she is just doing this out of spite as I am happily re-married and we are asking that the judge not award her the huge sum she is requesting. The CSA said they never had a case quite like this one and really don't have any idea how it may go. Thoughts??
Here's my case coming up next Wednesday (23rd)
I have 2 boys, the oldest one lived with me and the other lived with the ex. I have, for the past 10 years, faithfully been paying $435 per month based on my having a higher income and each having one child. The one living with me graduated in May 2003 at the age of 18 and went into the Air Force. My ex did nothing to modify her support at that time. I re-married last June and bought a new house in November 2004. December 2004 my ex decides she wants more support for the younger boy who turns 18 in August and will be in college by then. She hires an attorney and they file a motion requesting $1405 per month (based on my income) and also wants back support to the date she filed her motion. (4 months worth equalling $3882) They want to settle out of court but I am not sure if I should as I don't know how the judge will rule. First, I know that the judge doesn't always award the back support (I got that from my case worker at the CSA) Second, I have established my budget and house purchase on the fact that it appeared that she was just going to let the support stay at $435 per mo. until the younger one turned 18. And third, I gave the younger one a car and other gifts which total around $9000. If he awards what they are asking based on the State of WI formula I may loose the house. My attorney and I are arguing that she is just doing this out of spite as I am happily re-married and we are asking that the judge not award her the huge sum she is requesting. The CSA said they never had a case quite like this one and really don't have any idea how it may go. Thoughts??