Do you think 467.00 is Enough Child Support for 4 Children??

Well, I'm in the U.S. and so I'm not familiar with Canada's divorce rules. Usually it's stipulated in divorce papers how much a mother gets from the ex for child support. It should also be in there about how to handle other things like you've mentioned. Child support is usually based on how much income the father has coming in. If the father makes more money through raises from his job then the woman should take him back to court and have the support amended. Other wise, I'm on his side. You should make do with what he has been ordered to pay. If you want more then take him back to court and let a judge decide. Those are your kids, too, and you have some responsibility to pay half of their support, also. That's just my opinion.

Wow, my partner pays more than that for his 1 son with his ex. I don't think that's enough for 4 children at all.

I think it is more than enough. As i don't get anything for my oldest son from a previous marriage. But on a side note. I do know how expensive it is to raise a child. Child support is suppose to help raise the child. Not support the child.

if he pays every month you should be thankful. my ex pays every 6 months or so or whenever he feels like it. do you have it stated in your court documents that he has to pay extra ordinary expenses. this would include paying for half of meds, medical visits, school trips, sports they want to go in. maybe you should look into having something like that in there. that way when a school trip comes along you will have a little extra help with that.

I think that child support is never enough to cover the costs of raising children. Here in Texas child support is 20% of his take home income. Which means if he only makes $100 a week take home, you only get $20 a week in child support and we all know that barely buys a small package of diapers. I think that you are lucky that he even pays his child support. Alot of men don't. If his job has changed and he is making more money, take him back to court and get the support ammended to reflect his change in income.

ok I guess I'm gonna play devils advicate here. My first question I guess is are all 4 his kids, I ask this because I've seen all to many times that not all the kids belong to the guy yet they are expected to pay for them anyway. Secondly I know that support is based of their income so if he doesn't have the extra money to give then he's doing his part in paying his support. Depending on the age of the children also depends on how much money they will need. The older they get the less expensive things become. I noticed earlier that you stated the cost of rent, and gas as the bills you have to pay. Frankly its not his job to help you pay those things. The money he gives you are for clothes food and basic support for the kids. The rent you pay is your own problem because you chose to live there. Same with the gas you use to put in your car. Frankly be happy you're getting anything there are plenty of people who don't get any help.

Of course not! We pay over that for my husband's two kids from his first marriage. Unfortunately, if he stays in a job where he doesn't make much (my ex-husband's case as well), the courts will not make him pay more support. If you hear he gets a new job, or, if you're not on those terms, go by the court house and fill out paperwork requesting additional support. You never know...you just may get it.

Well, here in America, I was first floored to discover you were only paid 467.00 a month for 4 kids, because I thought you were from "USA" ha ha! My mother received 1,200 a month for 6 kids, and was on public assistance, after my father quit his job, in the late 80's. Indeed, men who do not pay for their children should be castrated.(of course my husband doesn't agree with the castration method, he sees it is a bit harsh) But, indeed, your ex has left you in a bind, and it is ridiculously unfair! As a matter of fact, I think most mothers who have to raise their children on their own should receive some type of support, and not expected to act as if they are a "supermom" both bringing home the bacon and cooking it too! So, thank God you live in a country that recognizes these needs, because in the USA where I live, there are so many people that have to fend for themselves, and so many restrictions, you aren't even allowed to have an idea! It didn't used to be this way, but it is now. in America, that 467$ wouldn't go very far at all. maybe for one child, and that is about it, and THAT would be on a strict budget, never mind the medical or dental coverage. I feel very fortunate that I do not have children at 35, because I know what my mother went through, and so many single mothers out there, trying to raise their children. I'd almost suggest letting HIM try raising those children for a year,on 467$ a month to let him know exactly what it is like, because he needs to bear his responsibilities as well! May GOD bless you, and keep you safe...

I am sorry you get so little for 4 kids!! But the amount he pays is based on what he earns from his job. He apparently doesn't make that much money if they only give you $467. My ex works minimun wage and I get like $250, of course that is when he is working which isn't very often. So I don't get much of anything for my daughter. But that is okay because he doesn't come around anymore which I am thankful for. I know in Texas the amount is figured by 18% of his wages for the first child, 15% for the second and so on. It gets smaller and smaller for each additional child. Ig he gets a better job or something you can ask them to review your case and hopefully thay will make him pay more. My case is up for review in a few months but of course he isn't working that i know of so nothing will change. Oh well.

I wouldn't know for sure Stacy if that is an adequate amount to support 4 children. Just by looking at it I wouldn't think that would be enough to cover expenses. That is roughly $110 and some change for each child, per month, and that doesn't sound to me enough to cover clothing, school, food, shelther for each of them. I only have the one son so I can't imagine what it would be like raising four children.

WOW that doesn't seem like a whole lot. My ex pays $265./month for one child plus half of medical insurance, lunches, extra curricular stuff. Because I'm remarried we don't bug him about field trip money and school clothes and such but the other stuff we do. But no that amount your gettingfor four kids doesn't sound like it will amount to much!!

Don't you receive the Canada Child Tax Benefit each month? I'm guessing that you receive a good thousand there, therefore 467.00 is enough and 40 a month on school trips? Yeah right! My children do not go on that many school trips.

Wow no not at all! My hubby pays well over that for 2 kids per month per the guidelines, and my ex sends more than that as well for two. That is NOT enough! That being said the court systems are very unfair about the guidelines sometimes. If my hubby and I got divorced I would get a minimal amount for the three kids we have together since he already has to pay support for the first two he has. Sucks, and unfair. 467 is not anywhere near enough. I'd tell him so.

If devide the earn into 4, one child only spend 110+ per month,and meaning 4.00 per day per child.Do you think is possible to spend 4.00 for 1 child per day including hair,food,cloth,transport? I think thats really not enough in my opinion.

That does not seem like enough to cover the costs of 4 children especially when you have to consider food, clothing, daily necessities, entertainment for children, and things like that. It should not only be on one parent. It should be both.

That is quite a bit of money actually. My husband pays $50 per week for his son and I know that it costs more than that to raise him and we have helped with extra things at times. However, you have to remember that Dad also needs money to live on. If he gets remarried, his new family shouldnt suffer because he had a previous family. He needs to be able to help care for both families and if he is giving you $467 a month then I am not sure that he could care for another family. IF you have custody of the kids, you will pay for more than he will and that is just how it is.

Hey stacy, I dont agree with $467.00 being enough to cover and support four children, definetly not enough especially per month, that is a bloody joke if you ask me. Children have needs and expenses, like school books and school fees, clothing, not too mention food. You need to get more out of him... Goodluck with this your children deserve more...

I am in australia and I would consider myself lucky to get that much if I had 4 kids, a very close friend of mine gets a whole $5 a fortnight off her ex and that is what the government says is reasonable! HOw sad is that

I have just the one child and I can't imagine having to support her on just $467.00 month! Kid clothes are super expensive. Then there are the dentist bills, and braces. And, the fun extras that no child should be without. I can't imagine how he thinks that such a tiny amount would be enough to feed, house and clothe four children. He did live with you before, right? So, he would know exactly how much bills you are paying. He can't actually imagine that $467 us enough to pay all those kid bills. So, is he just fooling himself, or punishing the kids just to get back at you. I don't know. For the record, the mandated court child support payment is the minimum that a parent should pay. They shouldn't take it as the maximum and skate off into the sunset assuming everything is just fine. Just because things don't work out between two people, doesn't mean that his financial responsibility suddenly has ended. Just because he's not 50% of the marriage anymore, doesn't mean that he's suddenly become 50% Dad! His responsibility to be a good Dad hasn't stopped. If your Ex were smart he'd take care of his kids, and do the right thing, even if he had to get three jobs! Take his sorry butt back to court as many times as you need to get what your kids deserve. Don't let him get away with it!

my ex was told to pay child support for my 3 year old son. nearly a year on he has not paid a penny. ok he is to young to have school trips and school clothes but he still needs his hair cut and food and other stuff but now i have given up. i keep telling myself i have managed this long with out his help i can manage in the future