Decimated by Child Support and the IRS. What can I do?

I'd invest a few bucks in a family lawyer. Nothing there that he can't fix.

Go back to court and file for a "variation" of the child support order. A judge's decision in family court support hearings is based on 1) one party's need, AND 2) the other party's ability to pay. The judge must weigh the two and come up with an equitable arrangement in keeping with the child support guidelines of your state. There is no family court order which cannot be varied if there has been a "significant change in circumstances".

Also, the following link may provide you with the impetus to fight for your equal rights: http://www.nationalcenterformen.org/index.shtml

Good luck!

It sounds like she's a real piece of work, but is there any way at all you could talk to her and tell her what your situation is? At least see if you could convince her to not claim your daughter on her taxes. Try to smooth things over for your own good, because the courts don't seem to be doing much to help you.

If things are even close to being as bad as you say they are, there's something wrong with the system. I'm all for the non-custodial parent paying some amount of child support, but I don't think that someone should have their means of subsistence taken away.

"I feel your pain" and "I resemble that remark."

I don't understand how your ex got such a large percentage of your net-income. I live in Texas where the guideline is 20% of your net pay for one child and 5% for each additional child. We had two children so she got 25%. I also got screwed on taxes similar to what you described.

But that was years ago. In the end I got the best part of the bargain because my two sons like me a whole lot more than her. They choose to live close to me.

I don't have much in the way of advice. Can you get the child-support reduced? Live with your parents? File for bankruptcy? Add a part-time job? Sorry guy; the very best of luck to you.

Check your divorce papers closely.....and contact an attorney. The Court is not allowed under Federal Law to garnish, or to order withheld an amount that would exceed 50% of your disposable income. If they are, then the Court is in violation, and it can be reversed, with the Court being held liable. If you, (and your paycheck) were providing 50% or more of the children's support, then by law you are allowed to claim your dependents on your tax return, regardless of what your ex does.

Contact an attorney, get all of your paperwork in order, and go see him. That's what they're for.....

Good Luck

File for a child support modification. She is getting way too much in child support. Somebody made a mistake somewhere, but only the courts can fix it.

after 3 divorces ,the last being in FL don't even get me started.Pay the money and quit complaining.Be happy you have a job.Everything works out.Let the bad Karma be hers not yours.