Your h is different from mine on financial stuff so i dont really have advice just thoughts. The point of CS and spousal is what do the kids need and what will get you back on your feet. Not what is the way to get the most.
^^^Is also my understanding as well. CS is for the benefit of the kids and really has little to do with income, from the research I've been doing.
Originally Posted By: adinva
If h takes care of the kids 48 hours a week where hes responsible for whatever their expenses are then, then lower cs seems reasonable, and if its 50% then even lower cs, and more time cared for by dad is usually good for kids. But if realistically hes going to do a lot less than best for the kids is max cs to you.
Again I agree with ^^^^.
Originally Posted By: adinva
Is it best for the kids for you to work fulltime and get childcare? For me it is not. For smaller kids maybe it makes sense for you. If its best that you stay part time then ask for spousal that enables you to do that and get by. Remember spousal support is taxable income to you.
^^^^Exactly
Originally Posted By: adinva
But i would just hope a judge wd just want to throw the book at an adulterer leaving a pregnant wife and small kids, like you.
And herein is the problem with no-fault states. At least in Florida, it's the equitable distribution of assets and debt, and what's best for the kids. When I suspected my W of having an A, I had a lawyer tell me adultery doesn't even enter into consideration...
