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Child support
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Hi Everyone I am new to the Forum and would love some help.
I have been divorced for 8 years and have two boys 14 and 16. I have 50:50 physical /legal and shared custody.
My Ex. is an Electric engineer with an MBA who has worked for a very reputable company in San Diego for over 27years. A few days ago she served me the court papers requesting modification and recalculations for more child support because she sates that "says she lost her job".
I already pay $1000 a month for child support plus more than half of all expenses. I have a good job and work very hard for my accomplishments. She emailed me 8 months ago to give me a heads up she is retiring. Her husband send another nasty email 7 months ago that he can't wait for her to retire so I am forced to pay more child support and he had his calculation at $3000? how I don't know!. Her husband holds a high position in the same company and she has had a very good reputation working there.
I really doubt that she lost her job and she is only 53 years of age.
In her exp. declaration she has indicated ZERO for her income and she states she has not received any unemployment and that she is looking for a job.
I am heading to court next week and need to argue her intent and earning potential. I also believe she has gotten early retirement package (not sure she wanted to get early retirement or it was offered to her).
If any of you have had similar case would you please comment on the following:
1. What are some of the strongest argument one should make to the court? what is the best way to determine the nature of why she has lost her job?
2. How can I convince the court about her obligations?
3. Will the judge grant a court order for me to get the employment files from her company to understand what she was offered
4. Neither the boys nor her has any special need or medical issue. What should be communicated to the judge to make my case stronger.