Right now my ex wife is getting $650 a month for our two kids. She has taken me to court to try and get it raised but was denied since my income is so low (I am self-employed so I determine my own salary). My business owns my house so I have no mortgage and she was unable to take it in the divorce. She is currently living in a 2 bedroom apartment. Since she won't give me the kids and her income is so low (she works full time but for minimum wage) she is basically living month to month.
I know it sounds like I'm a bad parent but I gave my ex two options:
(1) She takes the kids and I see to it that she gets minimal support which I have done
(2) The kids come and live with me and they will have everything they need and then some
She made her choice so I'm not the one being selfish. Anyway, I want to take my girlfriend on a cruise down south since she is in college and her school year is almost over. Her and I have been together for 8 months so it is really important to me.
I am going to have my business lower my income (to keep more money in the business and then use the extra money for a "business trip") so that I can have my child support lowered, but I was curious what the minimum amount is. Thanks for your help!
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