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I argued the fact that I was working, and my child goes to day care. I argued the age and needs of the child have changed since the original order. I gave examples of these, and printed out the portion on things that can be considered per Texas statute.We have had one reduction, but no increases.
How long has he not worked. Does he have any special skill, or degree, or any record of purposeful unemployment. I had that in my favor. The NCP quit less then 1 month after any order was sent to his employer. Took out the 15 orders I could find. His credibility was shot by his lack of payment and it helped that I was organized. He was yelling and screaming, and I kept focus and only dealt with the issues.
I knew how much he made and had proof. When he lied and said his income was one thing I had proof that it was twice what he said. I let him lie for about five minutes first. If it was my goal, child support would be about $900 a month. Since I'm not trying to gauge him, I settled for what would realisticly be needed to take care of my daughter. The AG seeing this added to my credit.
I did put myself out on a limb, and I dont advise this if u are not sincere. I told the AG that it didnt matter to me what his payments were $3 or $300. All that mattered is he make effort to take care of his child. And I asked about 15 times what would happen if he continued to avoid child support.
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/fa/fa0015400.html#fa025.154.121
How long has he not worked. Does he have any special skill, or degree, or any record of purposeful unemployment. I had that in my favor. The NCP quit less then 1 month after any order was sent to his employer. Took out the 15 orders I could find. His credibility was shot by his lack of payment and it helped that I was organized. He was yelling and screaming, and I kept focus and only dealt with the issues.
I knew how much he made and had proof. When he lied and said his income was one thing I had proof that it was twice what he said. I let him lie for about five minutes first. If it was my goal, child support would be about $900 a month. Since I'm not trying to gauge him, I settled for what would realisticly be needed to take care of my daughter. The AG seeing this added to my credit.
I did put myself out on a limb, and I dont advise this if u are not sincere. I told the AG that it didnt matter to me what his payments were $3 or $300. All that mattered is he make effort to take care of his child. And I asked about 15 times what would happen if he continued to avoid child support.
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/fa/fa0015400.html#fa025.154.121
he has no degree or hs diploma for that matter, too lazy for school, he used to have a commercial driver's license where he could drive dump trucks and stuff like that but from what I gather his wife didn't like him being gone the long hours that those kinds of jobs demand so he never really pursued it after we divorced. He did work those kinds of jobs when we were married.
However since our divorce in 1996 the longest stretch I got child support for was 6 months back in 1997.
He has always quit his job within a month after a garnishment order was served. I have lost count of how many times the ag has served his employers and I'll get one maybe two checks and then he's quit again. and he always has some lame excuse as to why he hasn't paid.
His latest is his boss withheld money from paycheck that his brother owed to his boss, so he quit. The bottom line is he doesn't want to pay at all and if he has too he wants to pay as little as possible.
I don't want to gouge him either but I want a fair amount in regards to the cost of living now and I want him to pay it, I am expected not to give him any problem on visitation because I can get into trouble with that and I expect him to do the same with the support.
I do not work outside the home because I have an infant son and my husband makes it possible for me to be here with my son, but my daughter need's have increased in the obvious area's of food and clothing and such. I just want a fair amount. I don't 500 or 600 a month but I am looking at more like 300 or 350 would be a good amount if they could compel him to do something more than just live on his children and the government.
any other advice or information you can offer would be most appreciated!
However since our divorce in 1996 the longest stretch I got child support for was 6 months back in 1997.
He has always quit his job within a month after a garnishment order was served. I have lost count of how many times the ag has served his employers and I'll get one maybe two checks and then he's quit again. and he always has some lame excuse as to why he hasn't paid.
His latest is his boss withheld money from paycheck that his brother owed to his boss, so he quit. The bottom line is he doesn't want to pay at all and if he has too he wants to pay as little as possible.
I don't want to gouge him either but I want a fair amount in regards to the cost of living now and I want him to pay it, I am expected not to give him any problem on visitation because I can get into trouble with that and I expect him to do the same with the support.
I do not work outside the home because I have an infant son and my husband makes it possible for me to be here with my son, but my daughter need's have increased in the obvious area's of food and clothing and such. I just want a fair amount. I don't 500 or 600 a month but I am looking at more like 300 or 350 would be a good amount if they could compel him to do something more than just live on his children and the government.
any other advice or information you can offer would be most appreciated!
Ktarra
Our situation is much different. My daughters "father" is working, and I lucked out that his wages are displayed online, he is a trucker. If your childs "father" is not working, your options are limited. Cant squeeze blood from a turnip. I know your child has a right to child support. And also he has to pay 1/2 of medical insurance. Go over the Texas statute with a fine tooth comb. Make every arguement that applies specifically to your case. If he has had several jobs in a short amount of time, bring that up as a point that he is trying to avoid child support. If you know how much his salary was at his last job, request that support be calculated based on that amount, using as an arguement that he is unemployed by choice. If your child has any special needs bring that up.
Our situation is much different. My daughters "father" is working, and I lucked out that his wages are displayed online, he is a trucker. If your childs "father" is not working, your options are limited. Cant squeeze blood from a turnip. I know your child has a right to child support. And also he has to pay 1/2 of medical insurance. Go over the Texas statute with a fine tooth comb. Make every arguement that applies specifically to your case. If he has had several jobs in a short amount of time, bring that up as a point that he is trying to avoid child support. If you know how much his salary was at his last job, request that support be calculated based on that amount, using as an arguement that he is unemployed by choice. If your child has any special needs bring that up.
Yes I do understand. Its very frustrating and hard. Don't lose site as to what its all about. Your child. Taking care of her. I had to pray before court and ask the Lord to not let me get caught up into my feelings for the NCP. Stay focused, as it sounds you are. He is going to lie, and argue, and try to cheat. Stick with facts, be strong, if possible do not respond to him whatsoever. Speak directly to the judge, or the assistant AG that u see. Are you in Dallas county. The judge I had put 7 people in jail that day for non payment. Men and Women. Avoiding child support is a big deal, and the court see's it as that. If you have withholding orders bring them. Bring up the fact that it hasnt been raised in "#" of years.
no i am in parker county to the west of you. and last time we went they threw several people in jail before we got up there but we had come to an agreement that he yet again failed to live up to but now I don't feel bad about whatever happens to him because I gave him one last chance to live up to his obligations and he failed to do so.
his problem, not mine.
thanks again.
his problem, not mine.
thanks again.