If I Get A Significant Increase In Pay, Does That Mean I’ll Owe More In Child Support? – Michigan Lawyers
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People who are not familiar with family law have a lot of misconceptions regarding child support. To begin with, the concept that only fathers pay child support is wrong according to Michigan and many other states’ laws. Another misconception is that courts do not take into account all aspects of a person’s income. While the court can only make conclusions based on the material that is submitted to it during a hearing, it is the individual’s responsibility to ensure that they are presenting evidence to accurately indicate their income.
How an Increase In Income Causes an Increase in Child Support?
It may have an effect, but not always or in the long run. The court will not examine your paychecks on a weekly basis. Someone will have to file a petition to change the support to a higher amount in order for you to receive extra money. There will be no attempt to alter it if no petition is filed. A change in circumstances must be shown to the court.
Which Parent Is Responsible For Paying Child Support?
It depends. Contrary to popular belief, males are not usually required to pay child support to mothers. In most cases, if parents have equal parenting time and the mother earns more money than the father, the mother will be required to pay child support. Even if the mother works more nights than the father and earns significantly more money, the mother may still be required to pay child support to the father.
Many disadvantages in the support system are eliminated by the formula calculations, which emphasize a balance of party income and overnights with the child above perceived gender roles. So, there is most likely an increase in income causes an increase in child support.
What Can I Do to Persuade the Court to Change My Support?
To petition for a modification of support, the moving party must be able to show that “circumstances” have changed since the last support order was issued. For example, the loss of a job or a change in wage can lead to a modification of assistance. A motion to modify child support can be made if one parent spends twenty-one more nights with the minor child(ren) than is specified in the parenting time order. To ensure you have a legal basis for seeking a modification, speak with a family law expert who can advise you on your case.
Is It Necessary for Me to Pay If I am Ordered Even When I Still Have My Kids?
Yes. If you have been ordered to pay support, you must comply with the order until it is altered. You must still pay based on the current order if you did not have your children for a long period when the order was entered and now have them all the time. If you want to discontinue paying child support in this situation, you must apply with the court to have your current order modified. You will be in violation if you stop paying support, even though you have full-time custody of your children and are still required to pay support.
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