fishin wrote:martybarker wrote:But what about the case of someone making a lot of money. I don't understand this.
In other words, if you think the amount paid should exceed the maximum listed in the table (based on total income exceeding the $7,000/month limit in the table)
you have to document the reasons - i.e. you need to keep your reciepts and track every expense and show them to the court.
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But basically what it all boils down to is that the State of WA has determined that the
maximum cost to raise 2 children in your state is $1,892/month. That amount is split between both parents based on the proportion of their net incomes.
If you think child support should exceed that amount then it is up to you to prove it with valid needs (and documentation of those needs!). Once you provide that documenattion to the courts, the judge decides if the numbers are legitimate and reasonable.
The level of your former spouse's income is less important now than your ability to document what your children need and what that costs.
Paper paper paper.
You've got to document everything.
Then the judge can determine what is appropriate, and whether your former spouse should be contributing more to the upkeep of the children.
(and don't forget to paper your requests for his W2's)
