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Does anybody else pay CS in NH? Doesn't look good...

lcooper's picture

Hi, I am getting nervous as we prepare to go to court with BM. As I have mentioned before, she is married to a millionaire and works with him in his business. However, I have been looking at NH state child support guidelines, and I am finding that her income is not even looked at? They go for a flat rate 33% of total income from the non-custodial parent. If that is the case, that will cripple us! I mean, we won't be able to survive, I kid you not. And I cannot find anything that says it will take into account other dependent children, I am preg with twins. It looks like the state just says 33% and that's it, no changes. How can that be? Any ideas helpful.

Thanks!

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sparky's picture

Please make an appointment with an attorney find out your H rights are. If he is already paying the amount that he is suppose to and an additional 50% how on earth can they get more than that?

Anne 8102's picture

...did you try out their Calculator?

I saw where they say 33% of NCP income based on two kids, but the calculator will help determine how much of his total income is really used to calculate "income" per their definition. Did that make sense? I don't think they mean 33% of gross, but 33% after some deductions are taken out. (Kind of like with taxes.) I think that's 33% of an adjusted income.

~ Anne ~

"Adjust on the fly, or you're going to cry."
Steve Doocy, The Mr. and Mrs. Happy Handbook

frustratedinMA's picture

This is what I found as a disclaimer when I went to the NH CS calculator... Sounds to me like they CAN and DO take other things into consideration..

Child Support Calculator

DISCLAIMER:

The Child Support Guidelines Calculator provides an estimate of a child support obligation based upon your current financial situation. It is not a guarantee of the actual amount that will be calculated by the court in accordance with NH Statutes and Administrative Rules.

In addition, the estimate is neither a recommendation nor an endorsement to the court by DHHS nor is DHHS bound by the estimate.

For additional information regarding NH Child Support Guidelines or the procedures for the establishment or modification of a child support obligation, contact DCSS at a DHHS District Office.

frustratedinMA's picture

Oh.. and if you are going back to court.. Make sure to ask for the CS payment to be broken down by child.. so as ea. child hits 18 or graduates from HS that amount goes away... as I believe you have 2 correct? and they are different ages. That way you dont have to go back to court to have it reduced when the first one hits 18. I just read that on the FAQs on that website for NH that I posted.

Candice's picture

what you find on the internet is a gross estimate. When we were going through cs battle, I used the the state calculator and it routinely came up with huge amounts of cs, and when we went to court, it was lower than what the calculator stated. My dh also got a deduction for additional children as well, so try not to panic (so easier said than done).

Candice

lcooper's picture

You guys are invaluable. The websites are extremely helpful, and I am so touched that you guys actually researched this on my behalf! Nothing like online support when you need help immediately. Truly, thanks so much, I hope I am able to provide nearly as much support as you all give to me as time goes on.

Laura