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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It sounds like you've done a great job under tough circumstances, OP. I hope the judge sees that. Let us know how it goes. Best wishes. However it turns out, you've done your very best for your son and he's lucky to have you.[/quote]

Thank you for saying that. [/quote]

Chin up.  I went through the child custody support process with a somewhat similar situation. I didn’t file for time either.  I waited until I knew my ex had a good financial year and pulled the trigger.  The judge remarked that presumptivel custody, which is what you have and have had for a long time.  Based on that I was awarded sole custody.  [b]I went proceeded to trial because I was lowballed on a support offer during mediation.[/b]  Figuring I had nothing to lose I went to trial.  I was awarded 3 times what my ex was offering.  [b]Each case is different and judges are human.[/b] You ex sounds like the kind of person family law judges love to hate.  [/quote]

Maybe for custody, not for child support, it's almost always determined by the guidelines unless you have a special needs child.

OP, why don't you just run the child support calculator and see how what he's paying compares to what the calculator says he would get.  If he's almost 50 with almost no work history you're probably out of luck for imputing any significant income to him.  You could check into that brokerage account though, even if it throws off 5% in dividends that's $25K per year plus imputed minimum wage you might get a decent amount.[/quote]

Op here. Since his parents have always supported him I have no idea what his income is. That’s why we asked for his tax returns.  I guess he could drag it out until July 15 but that’s ok. [/quote]

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