On the Verge of Divorce but Holding off For Financial Reasons

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Divorce is EXPENSIVE! I waited until I could really afford it. I don't understand how people do it on the cheap. I had to pay off my bills to get ready, be able to afford moving and buying all new stuff and the lawyer's expense. It was more than I planned. I have 50/50 custody so I don't get any child support. That was just my ex being an ass, but I knew he would pull that. In the end, I decided my sanity was more important. I am so happy that I did it. My kids were actually mad b/c I waited so long.

If you have equal income, why would you get child support.

It's not unusual if the parents have vastly different incomes-for the child's benefit.

If you have vastly different incomes, you SHOULD get child support under the guidelines even with 50/50.

If you roughly equal income and time, of course you wouldn't get child support.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Divorce is EXPENSIVE! I waited until I could really afford it. I don't understand how people do it on the cheap. I had to pay off my bills to get ready, be able to afford moving and buying all new stuff and the lawyer's expense. It was more than I planned. I have 50/50 custody so I don't get any child support. That was just my ex being an ass, but I knew he would pull that. In the end, I decided my sanity was more important. I am so happy that I did it. My kids were actually mad b/c I waited so long.

If you have equal income, why would you get child support.

I pay child support despite 50-50 and equal incomes. Why do I pay? Because my ex-wife pays their medical insurance, and because she lied about her income.