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Old 5th September 2011, 08:25 PM   #91
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Re: Married and lonely

I had a twenty year marriage in California. I was legally "entitled" to spousal support until I remarried or cohabitated... and then half his retirement when he retired. I could have stayed in the home, because spousal support and child support would have covered the morgage payment. I chose to take non of the above.

Child support for two was $1400 a month, set by me, and based on what I knew I would need...not based on what I was entitled to...and that is what the children and I lived off of until I remarried....my ex was a cop but made about $48,000 a year at the time of divorce (twenty years ago). I am sure my ex was thrilled at my choices.

Things have changed since then, but it is unheard of that child support of $150 is that low unless the mother is making much much more than her ex husband...all income is factored in as well as percentage of time spent with each parent.
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