Could somebody help me?

[catnapper]

Unfortunately, child support is set based upon his income. If he's only making minimum wage, then he's only going to have to pay a percentage of that. Ashley gets a joke of monthly support payment from her ex too... we look at it as being better than nothing.

Hopefully you're getting more than what hubby gets from his ex-wife -- a whole $20 a week per kid and somehow she's managed to turn that into $60,000 in arrears!

[angelbow20]

Unfortunately, child support is set based upon his income. If he's only making minimum wage, then he's only going to have to pay a percentage of that. Ashley gets a joke of monthly support payment from her ex too... we look at it as being better than nothing.

Hopefully you're getting more than what hubby gets from his ex-wife -- a whole $20 a week per kid and somehow she's managed to turn that into $60,000 in arrears!

Ha he gets more than I do!!! I get a stinking $25 every 2 weeks if im lucky!!! What makes me even more upset is that his family has alot of money and could afford helping out!

[Marigold2]

I am so sorry that you are having a hard time. It is hard to be a single mom.

Can someone perhaps babysit for you for free so that you can pick up extra hours or get a second job?

It's best if you can support yourself with the baby on your own, since dad's can't be counted on in many cases.

Perhaps finding a different job or increasing your skills and or education would help as well. Best of luck to you. I have been there and learned that the only person I can always count on is myself. It's a hard lesson but it's the best one I know.

[Catty1]

angelbow, you need legal advice. You can't afford to pay for it. That's why you need to call a service that will help you.

Either check the Yellow Pages, or Google "Womens services in _________ PA"

You could even Google "family law in PA"

There are a couple of lawyers on PT, but I haven't seen them around much.

It's good you are asking here, but also use other means to find an answer.

[angelbow20]

angelbow, you need legal advice. You can't afford to pay for it. That's why you need to call a service that will help you.

Either check the Yellow Pages, or Google "Womens services in _________ PA"

You could even Google "family law in PA"

There are a couple of lawyers on PT, but I haven't seen them around much.

It's good you are asking here, but also use other means to find an answer.

Thanks. I will look them up tom. afternoon sometime when I can get time.. Im also going to call domestics tom if I have time and talk to them about it, I really dont want to go and fight for more help if I have to sit with him and I know he wont be happy because he doesnt live in the same state right now because of school. I will see what they say also.