Child support - what happens with a new child?

[Abigail]

So essentially our child now costs less?

Does anyone know if there is a way to find out how much it will reduce so I can adjust our already tight budget?

[nothing2lose]

The CSA have an online estimator you can use.
The theory is the parent with the new baby has another child to maintain so their liability is reduced.

[Lisa]

It depends on how much he earns but mine dropped by almost a 3rd when my ex had another baby. It recently dropped again and is down to a pittance due to him having 2 dependant children. It sucks especially considering he isn't the sole earner in their household.

[Abigail]

I understand the theory I just dont completely agree with it.

I finally figured out I had to run the estimator as though I was the paying parent.

Thanks for those replies.

[Cass72]

So essentially our child now costs less?

Does anyone know if there is a way to find out how much it will reduce so I can adjust our already tight budget?

Letting you know from the other side of the fence...... DHs child support payments hardly changed at all when we had DS last year