What is the name of your state? Texas
Hello,
Unfortunately my wife and I are going thru the divorce process after 4 years of marriage. We've been friends for years and years but ultimately the marriage didn't work and we remain very cordial. We both make about the same salary though she makes about $5K more than I do.
We've been separated for about a year and have split costs equally without issue. She is concerned that she will owe me for child support as she makes more money even though we split the time equally with our kids. I have no interest in pursuing child support from her and don't want her money and vice versa.
I've spoken with an attorney, and have been informed:
1) Its not what we want, its what's in the best interests of the children - though in our case, that does not appear to be a problem.
2) Her earning more money puts her at a disadvantage.
3) The recommended way for us to move forward with this in mind is through a mediated divorce where we apparently agree to not asking for child support from either party. Apparently we then have to "prove up" the decree to the judge and indicate that the decree covers all the necessary bases in terms of support, welfare, etc.
Did I get that about right?
As for why I don't want her money - we have been awesome co parents and both make good money (close to the same salary) and neither of us wants to change that. I assume her reasons of not wanting mine are similar.
Thanks
Hello,
Unfortunately my wife and I are going thru the divorce process after 4 years of marriage. We've been friends for years and years but ultimately the marriage didn't work and we remain very cordial. We both make about the same salary though she makes about $5K more than I do.
We've been separated for about a year and have split costs equally without issue. She is concerned that she will owe me for child support as she makes more money even though we split the time equally with our kids. I have no interest in pursuing child support from her and don't want her money and vice versa.
I've spoken with an attorney, and have been informed:
1) Its not what we want, its what's in the best interests of the children - though in our case, that does not appear to be a problem.
2) Her earning more money puts her at a disadvantage.
3) The recommended way for us to move forward with this in mind is through a mediated divorce where we apparently agree to not asking for child support from either party. Apparently we then have to "prove up" the decree to the judge and indicate that the decree covers all the necessary bases in terms of support, welfare, etc.
Did I get that about right?
As for why I don't want her money - we have been awesome co parents and both make good money (close to the same salary) and neither of us wants to change that. I assume her reasons of not wanting mine are similar.
Thanks