single- what happens re income support from ex

[AliBaby]

In regards to child support, a friend who is a family court solicitor said you should get 30% of your husbands income (not sure if that is per child??) Will have to check with her.

Hopefully he wont be like a lot of deadbeat dads who dont pay up. I know my dad didnt or was always late paying my mum and my dad also hid alot of income in the sharemarket under other names (as he was a stockbroker).

[briggsy's girl]

the number of 30% is something of a fuprhy (sorry!) - it's based on his income, what percentage of time he has the kids etc. the number that was floated around a while ago was 18% - i don't know what the true level is - but it's best to not fixate on one number as they are DRASTICALLY different...

[AliBaby]

Sorry BG you are right its 18% for one child and 27% for 2 children.

Here is a link to the Australian Government child support agency with some useful information on wroking out approx how much you would get.
The previous scheme Guide: 2.4.1: The basic formula - CSA Australia

Note that this scheme was effective until June 30th last year. You will have to check for changes but it will be good at getting an approximate.

Edit- Just found the current guide for you. See below
http://www.csa.gov.au/guidev2/TheGui...x?Content=Home

[Visitor8]

also be aware that if you want him on the birth certificate, he must sign it. I just went through lawyers and DNA testing because Ashtons father refused to sign the birth registration. If the father refuses then you will need to go to a lawyer and DNA testing will be issued if he agrees, if he doesn't a court order will be made up. It is 5 months on and I haven't seen a cent of Child Support yet but will soon.

Child support depends on lots of things. His LAST tax return, how many NIGHTS he has the kids (not days but overnight stays). My XP has the boys 2 nights a fortnight which has reduced his Child Support, but not enough to effect my FTB payment.

Good luck.