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12yrstepmonster's picture

Submitted by 12yrstepmonster on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 9:14am

Does anyone know if profit sharing checks can be used in child support calculations?

I thought it went off earned income.

Bm is trying to get DH signing bonus, and profit sharing as part of the support. These aren't yearly!

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cant win for losin's picture

Submitted by cant win for losin on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 9:27am

if they find out about the profit sharing, yes it could.

ALL earned income.

Thiskidwilldrivemecrazy's picture

Submitted by Thiskidwilldriv... on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 9:35am

In VA, it is based on what is guaranteed and/or consistent. Years ago when CS for my daughter was being calculated , I asked for my ex-husbands overtime to be included. He didnt want it to cause he claimed it wasnt guaranteed. However, the judge did allow a certain amount of it since paystubs proved he was indeed getting it consistently .

12yrstepmonster's picture

Submitted by 12yrstepmonster on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 1:10pm

College is court mandated in our state at the CS percentage split. The higher she can jack up DH income the better her split. She would have no compromise. Good thought though. I think our saving grace is that she has mandated current income. Her income has gone down from last year. His current stubs will show no OT or profit sharing

knucklehead's picture

Submitted by knucklehead on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 11:45am

Income.
Does he pay taxes on it? Many times, courts use tax returns so they capture ALL sources of income.

12yrstepmonster's picture

Submitted by 12yrstepmonster on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 12:14pm

Bms income changed, so she wants current stubs, but the note to our attorney services said to go off year to date to include all OT and bonuses. There hasn't been either this year. However she didn't provide two stubs (second job). I find that funny.

How about travel/commute costs

12yrstepmonster's picture

Submitted by 12yrstepmonster on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 1:06pm

What gets me is BM gas always had a second job, and her that income does not factor. He's had one profit sharing check in the 15 yrs we have been dating. Seems we are a little money hungry.

I want what is fair to his son. But I don't think our family should have to change our lifestyle either. Dh hates OT and only works it to pay auto repairs or unforeseen items. He works it to pay half a skid request.