Would this mother be considered as having zero income?

[mcwjjm]

If the mother didn't work last year [well, four weeks] and the only income she received were financial aid loans would she is considered to have "zero income"? She is also on state assistence [title 20/food stamps]. And based on the "incomes" of both parents would the support still be divided in half? How far back do they in determining our incomes [one year, two]? Her work record in the last couple of year's has been spotty. The last steady job she had was over two years ago, that she worked for about a year. Thanks

 

[MrsK]

If the mother didn't work last year [well, four weeks] and the only income she received were financial aid loans would she is considered to have "zero income"? She is also on state assistence [title 20/food stamps]. And based on the "incomes" of both parents would the support still be divided in half? How far back do they in determining our incomes [one year, two]? Her work record in the last couple of year's has been spotty. The last steady job she had was over two years ago, that she worked for about a year. Thanks

How old is the child?

 

[CJane]

What state are you in? Not all states consider the CPs income when figuring Child Support.

 

[NotSoNew]

yes she would be considered zero income.

no the CS is not split in half, depending on what state you are in, if she makes zero income you are responsible for 100% of the child support (because you make 100% of the income)

also they normally only look at the current year when figuring child support, since 2006 just started they may look at 2005 tax returns. if you ask to impute (assign) an income to mom they may look at prior tax years, they may base it on her eductional level.


* Side note * WHY did they take away the state prompt?

 

[mcwjjm]

Ohio

Sorry, did noy intent to not disclose that. The child in question in 2 1/2.

 

[nextwife]

If the mother didn't work last year [well, four weeks] and the only income she received were financial aid loans would she is considered to have "zero income"? She is also on state assistence [title 20/food stamps]. And based on the "incomes" of both parents would the support still be divided in half? How far back do they in determining our incomes [one year, two]? Her work record in the last couple of year's has been spotty. The last steady job she had was over two years ago, that she worked for about a year. Thanks

you are responsible for 100% of the child support (because you make 100% of the income)

Where did the poster state that the mother IS the CP?

 

[betterthanher]

If the mother didn't work last year [well, four weeks] and the only income she received were financial aid loans would she is considered to have "zero income"? She is also on state assistence [title 20/food stamps]. And based on the "incomes" of both parents would the support still be divided in half? How far back do they in determining our incomes [one year, two]? Her work record in the last couple of year's has been spotty. The last steady job she had was over two years ago, that she worked for about a year. Thanks

Financial aid loans are not considered income.

If she has a work history, then an income should be imputed on her. They ask for the past 3 years of tax returns/W-2's in Ohio and the last 6 months of pay stubs. They will also note that she is recieving assistance of some sort, but since the parent is not disabled, it should be requested at a hearing that an income be imputed.

 

[NotSoNew]

Where did the poster state that the mother IS the CP?

sorry i was ASSuming!

 

[Zephyr]

Financial aid loans are not considered income.

If she has a work history, then an income should be imputed on her. They ask for the past 3 years of tax returns/W-2's in Ohio and the last 6 months of pay stubs. They will also note that she is recieving assistance of some sort, but since the parent is not disabled, it should be requested at a hearing that an income be imputed.

I think grants are considered income though- and most returning adults do get some form of grant.

 

[mcwjjm]

>>They will also note that she is recieving assistance of some sort, but since the parent is not disabled, it should be requested at a hearing that an income be imputed.<<

And if her case worker doesn't reconize her work record in the last three years and considers her to have zero income what should I do?

 

[MrsK]

>>They will also note that she is recieving assistance of some sort, but since the parent is not disabled, it should be requested at a hearing that an income be imputed.<<

And if her case worker doesn't reconize her work record in the last three years and considers her to have zero income what should I do?

Then you have them impute an income of min. wage @ 40 hrs a wk but ONLY if they wont recognize her last couple of yrs of working b/c she probably made more than min wage the last few times she worked.

 

[mcwjjm]

MrsK

Thank You.