Legal Question in Family Law in California
Can I prevent my ex from getting more money?
I have two children of which I have joint legal and joint physical custody of. Our custodial arrangement is 50/50(We rotate weeks.)I will possibly get a promotion which inludes an increase in pay of approx $14,000.00 per year plus a yearly bonus putting my income at about $64 thou per year. My current wife does not have income and my ex-wife's husband has an income of $50+ thou with hers being about $30thou. With the time-share at 50/50 I'm still paying her child support at $75.00 per week. Is there a way I could avoid having to pay her more money when and if I get this promotion? She is obviously not in need of the money but I know she will take me back to court out of spite.I have 4 children to support including the two mentioned above. My ex only has the two mentioned above and only has to support them 2 weeks out of every month. I can not afford to pay her more money to raise two kids only two weeks out of each month especially considering the difference in the two household incomes. Hers approx. $85 to $90thou. Mine Approx $48 (currently), $64 with promotion (and more children to support.)
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Can I prevent my ex
Assuming neither of you have "hardships", such as children living with you from your new relationships (not stepchildren, natural children) support will be around $550.00 per month. Her new mate income will not be considered (except, perhaps, to eliminate her hardship claims, if any). It is doubtful that you can "prevent" this increase.
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