mummsie223
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Pennsylvania. Jurisdiction is Maryland.
I have 2 children by ex. Divorce was final 13 years ago and child support was calculated then. It has never been reviewed in that time. At the time of original divorce and cs calculation, I was a full time RN. In the decree he was to cover the kids for health insurance and pay 1/2 of medical expenses, daycare.
12 years ago, I remarried. Current husband covers the health insurance for the children as it is a family plan. Works better that way as I can call insurance and talk with them and follow claims.
Oldest child is 16 and not involved in the adoption. He still sees his father every other weekend. The 16 year old is allowed to make his choices to go and I do not interfere.
I then have a 14 year and she is the one being adopted by my husband. Ex terminated his parental rights, when he signed the consent for adoption. He did so of his own free will. He did some very unsavory things and she refuses to see him. Lawyers were all involved and he agreed to stay away as to keep from going to jail. Adoption will be final next week.
Obviously, child support will be re-calculated. He currently pays $500/month for 2 children and absolutely nothing else. 16 is in an extra activity and ex refuses to assist in anyway shape or form. That is fine. Not going to fight it. Not worth it. I don't want the 16 year old to be upset with anything. Best to let him figure things out for himself.
He had his lawyer fill out the new calculation and said I make $5100/month. I have NEVER EVER made that much. I was an RN for 9 years. I have not had an active license for the last 8 years. I cannot just jump back into nursing and immediately make that amount of money. Where did they come up with this and is it "legal?" My lawyer has asked to do the calculation and asked for ex's pay information. He has refused to do so.
What should be done? The adoption for 1 child is finished next week. I have agreed to re-imburse any overages from that date on. Money is taken from his check as part of child support enforcement. But, the new calculation isn't done and no one is working on it.
Thoughts, ideas?
I have 2 children by ex. Divorce was final 13 years ago and child support was calculated then. It has never been reviewed in that time. At the time of original divorce and cs calculation, I was a full time RN. In the decree he was to cover the kids for health insurance and pay 1/2 of medical expenses, daycare.
12 years ago, I remarried. Current husband covers the health insurance for the children as it is a family plan. Works better that way as I can call insurance and talk with them and follow claims.
Oldest child is 16 and not involved in the adoption. He still sees his father every other weekend. The 16 year old is allowed to make his choices to go and I do not interfere.
I then have a 14 year and she is the one being adopted by my husband. Ex terminated his parental rights, when he signed the consent for adoption. He did so of his own free will. He did some very unsavory things and she refuses to see him. Lawyers were all involved and he agreed to stay away as to keep from going to jail. Adoption will be final next week.
Obviously, child support will be re-calculated. He currently pays $500/month for 2 children and absolutely nothing else. 16 is in an extra activity and ex refuses to assist in anyway shape or form. That is fine. Not going to fight it. Not worth it. I don't want the 16 year old to be upset with anything. Best to let him figure things out for himself.
He had his lawyer fill out the new calculation and said I make $5100/month. I have NEVER EVER made that much. I was an RN for 9 years. I have not had an active license for the last 8 years. I cannot just jump back into nursing and immediately make that amount of money. Where did they come up with this and is it "legal?" My lawyer has asked to do the calculation and asked for ex's pay information. He has refused to do so.
What should be done? The adoption for 1 child is finished next week. I have agreed to re-imburse any overages from that date on. Money is taken from his check as part of child support enforcement. But, the new calculation isn't done and no one is working on it.
Thoughts, ideas?