luvmy5kids
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What is the name of your state? PA
I've been divorced for 9 years and receiving CS for 3 children the whole time. Not always on time, not always the correct amount but eventually it gets caught up. Never took him back for a raise yet he takes me back if he gets a hang nail just to lower it for a week. Recently, I was taken back to Domestic Relations because ex wanted support lowered and wanted me assessed an income as I am a stay at home Mom. I had no problem with the assessment as I feel it's fair. The problem that arose, was that that his support did not go down, it went up about $30 a week. It went up because when we were last to DR 5 years ago he had been "bumped" to a lower paying job and that wage was input into the calculations...he never contacted them when he went back to his regular position which pays approx. $5 more an hour.
He appealed Domestic Relations Order and we went before a Judge. At that time the my ex's attorney requested that the Order be thrown out. They asked that I be assessed a higher income level and that my ex be given a further downward deviation in support in lieu of money our 18 year old (still in high school) daughter will be getting from a lawsuit. She was left handicapped do to a medical error at birth. Daughter does not get the money until she graduates high school at which time ex will not be supporting her. He and his wife have been quite obsessed with this "money" our daughter is getting and since I have custody he wants his support lowered because she will be living with me when she gets it, therefore they want it to be considered income into my home. When all was said and done, the Judge Ordered denied all their motions and ordered that the Domestic Relations Order stay in force. Does a NCP have the right to use an adult child's income to provide him/her with a downward deviation of support being paid for other children?
Today I got a letter from ex's attorney which they have now filed a "Motion for Reconsideration" and a scheduling of briefing and argument. What does that mean exactly? Obviously he didn't like the two orders. Is that more court time for us? In the letter to the Judge they also state that "Granting Reconsideration would provide an explanation of the Order for the purpose of a possible Appeal. Do you think a Judge will realize that my ex is trying to profit from his daughter and that he is being petty?
So before I see my lawyer AGAIN I thought I'd look to you all since you've helped me in the past. Then I can present all my knowlege and thoughts to him more effectively. Thanks.....happy day to all.
I've been divorced for 9 years and receiving CS for 3 children the whole time. Not always on time, not always the correct amount but eventually it gets caught up. Never took him back for a raise yet he takes me back if he gets a hang nail just to lower it for a week. Recently, I was taken back to Domestic Relations because ex wanted support lowered and wanted me assessed an income as I am a stay at home Mom. I had no problem with the assessment as I feel it's fair. The problem that arose, was that that his support did not go down, it went up about $30 a week. It went up because when we were last to DR 5 years ago he had been "bumped" to a lower paying job and that wage was input into the calculations...he never contacted them when he went back to his regular position which pays approx. $5 more an hour.
He appealed Domestic Relations Order and we went before a Judge. At that time the my ex's attorney requested that the Order be thrown out. They asked that I be assessed a higher income level and that my ex be given a further downward deviation in support in lieu of money our 18 year old (still in high school) daughter will be getting from a lawsuit. She was left handicapped do to a medical error at birth. Daughter does not get the money until she graduates high school at which time ex will not be supporting her. He and his wife have been quite obsessed with this "money" our daughter is getting and since I have custody he wants his support lowered because she will be living with me when she gets it, therefore they want it to be considered income into my home. When all was said and done, the Judge Ordered denied all their motions and ordered that the Domestic Relations Order stay in force. Does a NCP have the right to use an adult child's income to provide him/her with a downward deviation of support being paid for other children?
Today I got a letter from ex's attorney which they have now filed a "Motion for Reconsideration" and a scheduling of briefing and argument. What does that mean exactly? Obviously he didn't like the two orders. Is that more court time for us? In the letter to the Judge they also state that "Granting Reconsideration would provide an explanation of the Order for the purpose of a possible Appeal. Do you think a Judge will realize that my ex is trying to profit from his daughter and that he is being petty?
So before I see my lawyer AGAIN I thought I'd look to you all since you've helped me in the past. Then I can present all my knowlege and thoughts to him more effectively. Thanks.....happy day to all.
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