Child Support Mediation Impact

Summary

The users fiancé is facing a child support mediation. The user is concerned about the potential impact on her own finances. The fiancé currently pays around $200 a week for child support without a formal order in place. The mother of the child has petitioned for mediation. The fiancé also has a child support order for his other children, with payments deducted from his salary. The users fiancé and the mother of the child have joint custody. The user is seeking advice on the potential outcomes of the mediation.

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my fiancé was petition for mediation regarding child support. If/when he is ordered would that affect me? Or would I have to pay?
Are you and your fiancé sharing finances or assets? Generally, child support is the responsibility of the biological parents, not the new spouse.
no, the mother lives in Delaware and father lives in NY
What is the current financial arrangement between your fiancé and the child's mother?

General Information:
- Child support is typically the responsibility of the biological parents.
- Delaware and NY have different child support laws.
He pays roughly around * a week without an order in place in addition to health insurance for the child.
Is there a formal agreement in place for this current arrangement or is it informal?

General Information:
- Formal agreements can provide legal protection.
- Informal arrangements may not be enforceable by law.
I don’t understand how he question
I apologize for any confusion. I meant to ask: Is there a written agreement or contract that outlines the current child support payments your fiancé is making?
the
mother has not agreed to anything in writing.
no there is no written agreement
What is the reason for the mother petitioning for mediation now?

General Information:
- Written agreements on child support can provide legal clarity and protection.
- Mediation can help in reaching a mutually agreed upon arrangement.
May I be honest?
Of course, honesty is always appreciated. What is the reason for the mother petitioning for mediation now?
I believe it’s two reasons. One is because she would ask for financial assistance outside the scope of the child needs. In addition, I don’t believe she is happy about him being engaged.
What evidence do you have to support these reasons?

General Information:
- Evidence can strengthen your case in mediation.
- Personal feelings should not affect child support decisions.
Arguments from her calling me names, where I never met her before. In addition, he has an order in place for his other children.
What is the nature of the order in place for his other children?
He has the child support coming out of his check
What is the amount of child support being deducted from his check for his other children?
roughly around * I believe. However, that amount is based on when his salary was around 80k. Now it’s more
What is his current salary? This information can help determine potential changes in child support payments.
*-190k
What is the age and number of his other children for whom he is currently paying child support?
so he has * children on this order. One of which is an adult. So the ages are *, *, *
What is the current living arrangement of the children? Are they living with their mother or split between parents?
Currently, the child that is * lives in GA on his own. The * is in college, and the * is with her father currently while
What is the mother's financial situation? Does she have a job or any other source of income?
the mother is deployed with fema
What is the mother's income from her deployment with FEMA?
I am not sure. I would assume between *-70k maybe more
What is the cost of living and child care expenses in the mother's location?
she only have the child support that we know of as extra income
What are the specific child care expenses she incurs?
Ok so we have clarity, this for a different mother not the mother in Delaware
What is the financial arrangement between your fiancé and this other mother?
* and she want to him to pay for the expenses for the kids school
What are the specific school expenses she wants him to cover?
8k
What is the total annual cost of the school expenses she wants him to cover?
8k
What is the nature of these school expenses? Are they for tuition, books, or other educational needs?
tuition
What is the name of the school and its location?
bishop Lock Land in NY
What is the annual tuition fee for Bishop Lock Land school in NY?
im
not sure about the total annual fee. Can you provide more details about the school expenses?
not sure
What is the current custody arrangement for the child in question?
joint custody
What is the specific arrangement of the joint custody? For example, who has the child during weekdays, weekends, holidays, etc.?
the child come when they want not a set day
What is the age of the child who comes whenever they want?