Please stop the unfair punishment of good fathers. We need child support reform now!
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Feb 14th, 2017Tywan A. from Fort wayne, IN signed.
Feb 13th, 2017Someone from Riverside, CA writes:
This needs to be fixed ASAP! PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP!Feb 13th, 2017Someone from Ashley, IL signed.
Feb 13th, 2017Someone from Lebanon, OR writes:
We definitely need to end the abuse of this system. Women should not be allowed to live off the ex husband and refuse to work themselves.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 12th, 2017daniel c. from Escalon, CA writes:
There needs to be a yearly march to the white house. The child support system is broken and everyone knows it. It will not change unil there is a yearly march. DCSS is a collection agancy, SOME AGENTS are outright abusive. The Courts are the the head of the snake. I belive that the chidren need to be with a healthy sober mother. A child needs a Sober healthy Father. The COURTS need to be firm and FAIR. But that is not the case. And EVERYONE KNOWS IT. I wont change without a yearly march. My daughters mother who used the system to flat out abuse me. False acusations the list is long. She was in a position were she had to pay me child support the took it out of her check. She was not happy. I argued with the court not to do it, amazing as that sounds after what she did to me. But I put my daughter above ALL. Bottom line she was not happy. Men and Women should understand the money flow, where it comes from and how it has to be paid back. Also get edjucated on how many people profit at the EXPENCE OF THE CHILD. The child is the last of most everyone's concern and until you are willing to die for that child that did not ask to be in this SICK SYSTEM. The childs spirit dies. I would plan a march every year. If I had a resource and a better social media knwledge.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 12th, 2017Someone from Orange Grove, TX writes:
My husband pays child support . And its hard he makes only so much and either 330/350 amth sometimes he gives her 80/100 a week or give the whole amount . We got 4 kids of are own . He sends payment and she texting for more and we still don't see his daughter . It's mths and mths at a timeREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 12th, 2017Someone from milford, CT writes:
It hard when. You already have a family and then child support don't even look at if you have a family .i make 400 aweek child support take 280 that leave me with60 to take care my family while baby mother driving in a new car also I can't even see my child then you go to court they treat you like a criminal all they want yo do is lock you up not knowing that worse because then it make it harder to find a job they think that by locking you up is the best but it's not the system is currupted the judge state attorney child support many more then they want you to get attorney with no money knowing a attorney going to cast you 3000 to 4000 for bs the way this is going it's not healthy for ether party I know that there's lots a family living in the car can't afford food can't provide for there family this is s big big big big problem these people are all together to hurt you all of them it's sad that are country is going this way. Punishment is not in the Bible when you all have to face god it's distiny there's a lot of explaining to do making people suffer in life it's ok what you do in this world you will pay when you face god bless you all I hope that trump can fix this problem it just s problem but a massive problem that Clinton left behind and no president have ever done fix this problemREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 11th, 2017Someone from Cleveland, OH writes:
I agree with this very much I've been paying child support for over 13 yrs there taking half my pay check and my kids mother won't let me see the kids I haven't heard from her in over 5 yrs now they keep telling me I need to get a lawyer but I can't afford one please do somethingREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 11th, 2017Someone from Cleveland, OH writes:
I agree with this very much I've been paying child support for over 13 yrs there taking half my pay check and my kids mother won't let me see the kids I haven't heard from her in over 5 yrs now they keep telling me I need to get a lawyer but I can't afford one please do somethingREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 11th, 2017Someone from Milford, CT writes:
Hi my name is William I'm fighting cancer I recently went to court I have a letter also my MRI cd image of my Brian tumor I gave it to the court they told me that not there problem that's mines here what you owe $35000 I can't work because of my condition they didn't care about nothing we need a new reform because people just taking a avantage of the system it's wrong very wrong this is a big problemREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 10th, 2017Someone from Trenton, MI writes:
It's about time!!!! MEN ARE working and supporting their children more, but yet they are having such a hard time just trying to be a father because MANY of these women out here use support as a way to try to CONTROL our men. I am all for taking care of your children, but BOTH parties need to be responsible. Both parties should be able to provide a shelter with running water, lights, gas and the necessities to live for their children. How are women able to drop the ball and place all the monetary responsibilities with the father, yet, the father is in most cases has a DIFFICULT time being able to just simply be a father to his child(ren). He is NOT the father of to YOU, but to the children!! I support this petition because it's fair and creates the same responsibilities for mothers. Women whom are able to work should work and provide just as much. I am a woman and I watch so many good men go down in flames at the mercy of many of these women due to child support. It's time to be fair and allow our children to understand in the long run both parents have duties. One to be a mother and the other to be a father.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 10th, 2017Someone from St Louis, MO writes:
It's all a way to keep men from saving and building a life for themselves.. Women are used as a tool to keep their own family apart...REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 10th, 2017from Las Cruces, NM writes:
The state of New Mexico child support division needs to reform ..!!! how is it that if you have your child equal time , if one parent makes more money they to pay child support to the other !! My ex who is still my best friend every time she goes to get help any type of benefits food stamps PTC because she's going to college and does not work gets told by the child support division that she should get me for child support and she tells them that I have my son half the time I pay half the bills and he's on my insurance why should she give me for child support it should be equal and they always tell her no you deserve money from him which is stupid what the **** is wrong with this these state entities ..! We also together spoke with the lawyer and agreed that we would do 50-50 where both of us providing equal for our son and the lawyer said the judge will not go for it that the father will still have to pay child support..! the judicial system in this country is so screwed up.! I wish I could move to Canada!! I voted for Trump I support trump and I hope he makes America great again !!!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 9th, 2017Someone from North Charleston, SC writes:
The current system does not reflect the best interest of our children. It's just ran to create profits for the judicial system at the expense of farthers and their children.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 8th, 2017Someone from Barberton, OH writes:
I think it's personally ridiculous that for one kid a father should have to pay $400-$600 a month for just one kid. Then the mother refuses to let the father see the kid(s). Then on top of that be court ordered to pay for medical stuff when they get it from the state and people that don't work get medical from the state and don't have to pay the state back.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 8th, 2017Someone from Belleville, IL writes:
I'm a father of two they take child support out of every check I make they collect all my taxe income and with the little free money I have I put it towards my children....So I struggle making court fees and paying bills.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 8th, 2017Dan B. from Chesterland, OH writes:
I have my sons EXACTLY 1/2 time and yet I cover all their medical, I do NOT EVER get them as dependents for tax reasons, and I pay my ex $12000 per year. What incentive does she have to get a better paying job? None. I am hand to mouth and have been for the past 6 years. This system is archaic and broke. Please FIX it so I can enjoy some quality of life with my boys!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 8th, 2017Albert M. from Dillon, SC writes:
I totally agree with these terms. I'm a father who actually would rather have my kids with me since the mother is always struggling with them. Let me have the kids so she won't have to struggle!REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 8th, 2017Alpine F. from Chicago, IL writes:
1 - The government should not regulate the family, its structure, or spending habits without the consent of both biological and to a lesser extent legally adoptive parents 1a - In regards to point #1, consent is implied when a marriage certificate and subsequent birth certificate is signed and the government is asked to intervene on behalf of one of the parties 1b - In regards to the point #1, the system of child support outside of marriage, divorce, and signed birth certificates should be removed (i.e. illegitimate children and "common law" families) 1c - Justification - As so a woman has the right to reproduce, terminate, and set up adoption for her reproductive material, it is unfair and unethical to hold a man to a higher financial standard without allowing him additional say in the matter after consummation 2 -In instances where a child support system is in place the child support system should be regulated by the federal government as opposed to the state to ensure solidarity and equality. 2a - Child support should be based on the factors below: 2a1 - The average cost (AC) of raising a child (per region as cost of living varies per region). 2a2 - The non-custodial parent (NCP - the parent that doesn't have majority custody) should be responsible to pay no more than 25% of the cost from 2a1 provided that amount is not larger than 25% of disposable family income (DFI) provided that : 2a2a - The criteria from 1a is met 2a2b - The NCP does not have other children outside the support agreement 2a2b1 - In the event that other children are present than they shall be treated as though they were part of the support agreement for the purpose of calculating the amount given to child or children under the support agreement which shall be divided equally among the children 2a3 - DFI is defined as (NI-PELR-AE=DFI) the sum of the sections below: 2a3a - Net (not gross income) income (NI) 2a3a1 - Pre-existing legal responsibilities (PELR) such as alimony, child support, or other existing lawsuits 2a3a1 - Additional Expenses include state and federal taxes, social security, retirement contributions, medical expenses, housing cost (rent, mortgage, associated insurance and maintenance (associated averages per region to be used), utilities (electric, gas, sanitation\water, emergency services)), transportation cost (average public transportation cost or car note or lease, associated insurance and licensing fees, associated maintenance fees) and responsible debt (student loan, non cosmetic household maintenance and medical practices)REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 8th, 2017Dishan W. from Winston Salem, NC writes:
I absolutely agree...I've been on CS for 13yrs, and haven't seen my daughter since she was 3, something definitely needs to be done immediately.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 8th, 2017Dave R. from Syracuse, NY signed.
Feb 8th, 2017Someone from Atmore, AL writes:
Yes this child support is fair they take have of my gross I bearly can make it I mean really ridiculous but I try to maintain the best I can sometimes I feel like just gone ending it,but sum tells me it's not ova yet keep pushinREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 7th, 2017David W. from Brooklyn, NY writes:
I'm an Active Duty Service Member stationed in New York. My ex spouse stayed in my (base housing $3599) for a year collected Snap($700), and $1853 in child support a month. I was giving her 72% of my gross annual income and the judge refused my downward modification with what felt like a gender bias. I was living out of my car because I was left with $1000 per paycheck with all the marital bills to pay as well. I had to give up my custody fight because I made too much to have a court appointed attorney, and borrowed $30,000 just to pay for the one I had. I finally cleared my house to get the $3599 back but now owe $9000 in arrears, and $2200 to the IRS because she claimed the children and I had 3 dependents in federal withholding.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 7th, 2017Someone from Yonkers, NY writes:
Yes we need to reform child support and 50/50 for custody! i have spent 36 days in jail and haven't seen my daughter in 3yrs: ( Please helpREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 7th, 2017James J. from Eustis, FL writes:
Fl Dept of Revenue sent me a suspension notice in December and I went into their office and they said it was a computer gliche that I had paid but the computer did not see it in time and they would clear the license suspension and all was good. In January I bought a used vehicle and when I went to put it in my name they said my license had been suspended and they could not put the vehicle in my name. I went to the DOR and they said the girl that saw me in December did not clear the suspension properly and I had not had a license for several weeks because it had been suspended. They once again cleared the suspension and I am currently waiting in my fifth day after going to clear it up and my license has still not been reinstated. They admitted it was clearly their fault yet I still do not have a license and have missed several days of work. This is an unfair and broken system and clearly there should be something done about it.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 7th, 2017Lawrence A. from New Brunswick, NJ signed.
Feb 7th, 2017Someone from Cliffside Park, NJ signed.
Feb 7th, 2017Larretha T. from Dallas, TX writes:
I absolutely agree, however I'm a mother wrongfully paying child support. I been paying child support for a while and still haven't seen my son, nor do I have a car and have to have a low income assistance for my apartment. Meanwhile every year my income tax gets taken, half my check gone every pay check and I can't even live properly and still not seeing my son. But the have a house in the suburbs with multiple cars and living it up while I'm suffering in poverty.. Yes they need to look at both parents income because they have a whole shop and I don't think the government know about that income on top of both he and his wife working.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 6th, 2017Tiffney R. from Alexandria, VA signed.
Feb 5th, 2017Someone from Appleton, WI writes:
I have my son full placement he doesn't send any nights at his mother's by her choice. I'm still paying support I'm also paying support for the kid she has had with the new guy she is with because she is refusing to go through with the divorce. And he is refusing to stand up and be a father. So I know just how bad this system is. I would have no complaints if I didn't have full placement or if the other kid was mine as well. But I'm now providing for a child that is not mine and a child that lives with me which is making it very hard to make ends meet and take care of my needs at home.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 5th, 2017Someone from Gilbert, PA writes:
The recipient should also be accountable for the income for the children. I don't see how a new wardrobe for the recipient is benefiting the children when they don't have clothes that fit themselves. Too many times is support spent on the recipient and not the children. The recipient should be required to work at gainful employment. If a child is in school full time there is no reason for the recipient to sit at home and use child support as their income. Support should be based on age as well. Accountability is something that does not exist.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 5th, 2017Darren B. from Philadelphia, PA writes:
Unfair acts in my case: For years my son's mother has been unemployed. She was not forced or required to appear for work ready programs, provide proof of job searches, or given court orders to appear every few days for status updates. And when employment is established, she has no penalty for failure to update our case about her income. All of these things fall on me. Out of the 6 years I've been on child support, I've been employed 5 years and roughly 7 months. 5 months of unemployment, almost costed me my freedom. Meanwhile my son's mother has been unemployed more than 4 of those 6 years. And when she was employed, she never reported it and I continued to be 100% financially responsible.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 4th, 2017Someone from Milwaukee, WI signed.
Feb 4th, 2017Gérald P. from Lithonia, GA writes:
I was put on child support out of spite because I don't want to be with my child's mother and that's not right or fair alsoREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 4th, 2017Brad W. from Oswego, NY writes:
Just want to re- that the non custodial parent's obligation should be based off how much support-financial and emotional-he provides his children. I have no problem with strict Garnishments and jail for the deadbeats who want nothing to do with their children but the father that provides a home and everything the mother provides to the children should not have to pay as much or none at all.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 4th, 2017Leroy H. from Clarksville, TN writes:
I am a victim of the system to I think this it will be a great idea, I pray for this change.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 4th, 2017Mykhailo O. from Maple Shade, NJ writes:
Enough is enough mothers have to work and stop living of child supportREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelFeb 3rd, 2017Michael H. from Richmond, VA writes:
Absolutely I agree all fathers who are actually trying to do the right thing should not be penalized especially if they are trying.REPORT COMMENTS
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