My ex-wife re-married approximately one year ago and her new husband is very irresponsible with his own children (he has 5 from two different women). Since his marriage to my ex, he has quit numerous jobs in order to pay the minimum child support. The courts keep falling for this guys BS and does nothing to investigate this fraud. Currently he and my ex are claiming that he works for my ex (earning minimum wage) and does not own the business with her. She owns a jewelry store (silver) and makes alot more than they claim (I know, I started the business with her). They take monthly trips to places like NY, CA, FL, and Mexico, usually without my kids.
I work for the Federal Government and was recently promoted to a Supervisory position. Without hesitation, my ex is now taking me back to court for an increase in child support. She claims that her expenses have increased and needs more money. Since our divorce, she has purchaed a new home (and rents our old one), fully supports her new husband, bought him a car. She has placed my kids in private school and is asking me to pay $700 more a month just for their school. She knows I can't afford that, but says that if I don't, she will claim in court that I refuse to better my kids education.
The real reason behind her madness is this: On July 22, we were getting along and had a birthday party for my 6 year old. Her and her husband were not getting along (very common in their marriage). Towards the end of the party, she began her usual complaints and an argument took place between us. We cleaned up and planned to go our separate was for the night. The birthday girl went with her aunt and uncle to a kid show (like Muppets on Ice) as a gift. My two other kids wanted to go home with me and spend the night (it was my weekend). My ex said "NO" and my oldest became upset and told my ex, "That's why I want to live with my dad!" My ex lost it and I've had trouble since.
The past seven years, I lived in Arizona (she lived with the kids in El Paso, TX). My promotion brought me back to El Paso and now she fears that I'm here to fight for custody of my kids (I have joint custody, but am the Non-custodial parent). She knows my goal is to purchase a home in case my 12 year old daughter decides she wants to live with me (then we'll leave it to the courts). So, my wife has mentioned that she will make every attempt to increase my child support so that I won't be able to afford a home.
I'm sure I've left many details out, but I'm a bit lost in thought right now. What can I do to defend my self and keep her from increasing my child support right now. Her standard of living has changed mostly because of her husband. He has the "ability to earn" a good living. His past employers say he is an excellent salesman and earned well over $1,000 a week. He is now a burden on her and I'm indirectly having to pay for it. Please help.
I work for the Federal Government and was recently promoted to a Supervisory position. Without hesitation, my ex is now taking me back to court for an increase in child support. She claims that her expenses have increased and needs more money. Since our divorce, she has purchaed a new home (and rents our old one), fully supports her new husband, bought him a car. She has placed my kids in private school and is asking me to pay $700 more a month just for their school. She knows I can't afford that, but says that if I don't, she will claim in court that I refuse to better my kids education.
The real reason behind her madness is this: On July 22, we were getting along and had a birthday party for my 6 year old. Her and her husband were not getting along (very common in their marriage). Towards the end of the party, she began her usual complaints and an argument took place between us. We cleaned up and planned to go our separate was for the night. The birthday girl went with her aunt and uncle to a kid show (like Muppets on Ice) as a gift. My two other kids wanted to go home with me and spend the night (it was my weekend). My ex said "NO" and my oldest became upset and told my ex, "That's why I want to live with my dad!" My ex lost it and I've had trouble since.
The past seven years, I lived in Arizona (she lived with the kids in El Paso, TX). My promotion brought me back to El Paso and now she fears that I'm here to fight for custody of my kids (I have joint custody, but am the Non-custodial parent). She knows my goal is to purchase a home in case my 12 year old daughter decides she wants to live with me (then we'll leave it to the courts). So, my wife has mentioned that she will make every attempt to increase my child support so that I won't be able to afford a home.
I'm sure I've left many details out, but I'm a bit lost in thought right now. What can I do to defend my self and keep her from increasing my child support right now. Her standard of living has changed mostly because of her husband. He has the "ability to earn" a good living. His past employers say he is an excellent salesman and earned well over $1,000 a week. He is now a burden on her and I'm indirectly having to pay for it. Please help.
