Child Maintenance Ballpark figure

LegacyUser

Just trying to get ball park figure of what child maintenance a month for 3 teenage children would be,
Have tried living together with ex but not working so best is to move out for all,kids are teenagers so no issue with seeing them on both sides, A guy from work did not get advice when he moved out and now after paying his rent says he be lucky to have 50E a week to himself and now is so depressed he feels he would have been better not moving out,ie better the devil you know he said. so just looking for advice, If I leave I want to know what a Judge would rule in child maintenance . I have always supported my family as I should and want to continued that as I should but also want to live and move forward in life .
Just not sure if can actually afford to move out , Thanks

Quick case study
Me the father net pay 3100 a MTH
Wife net pay 2100 a MTH
Child Benefit 420 a MTH
Mortgage on tracker .85% above ecb 440 a MTH
Usual shopping,house hold bills ,life insurance
2 cars no out standing loans (both look after own tax,insurance etc)
Proposed Rental 1200 a month which I will pay fully,

What would I expect to pay in child maintenance a MTH

waggs

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Just trying to get ball park figure of what child maintenance a month for 3 teenage children would be,
Have tried living together with ex but not working so best is to move out for all,kids are teenagers so no issue with seeing them on both sides, A guy from work did not get advice when he moved out and now after paying his rent says he be lucky to have 50E a week to himself and now is so depressed he feels he would have been better not moving out,ie better the devil you know he said. so just looking for advice, If I leave I want to know what a Judge would rule in child maintenance . I have always supported my family as I should and want to continued that as I should but also want to live and move forward in life .
Just not sure if can actually afford to move out , Thanks

Quick case study
Me the father net pay 3100 a MTH
Wife net pay 2100 a MTH
Child Benefit 420 a MTH
Mortgage on tracker .85% above ecb 440 a MTH
Usual shopping,house hold bills ,life insurance
2 cars no out standing loans (both look after own tax,insurance etc)
Proposed Rental 1200 a month which I will pay fully,

What would I expect to pay in child maintenance a MTH

My circumstances are so close to yours I thought at first you might be my ex. He's nowhere near as articulate though. Not sure what the ballpark would be but I am hoping for minimum 200 per week. What do you think is fair yourself?

tmalmb

District court can apply up to 150 per child per week. Of course this all based on your income, outgoings etc. If the relationship is in a good place then you both should start discussions and if possible be open about costs and income and come to an agreement on how to cover costs for kids and what the weekly maintenance covers (and doesn't cover)

castle

Hio Wags,
I was thinking 900 a month, ie 75E a week for 3 children comes to 900E a month, I don't want to see any of my children wanting but also don't want to be giving my ex funds for her own devices, not to sound bad but I think 900E is fair

waggs

For me that would be fair enough too although I don't know what expenses there are for your kids. One of my kids has a very expensive extra curricular that she is passionate about that I would never deny her but I feel her father needs to contribute to that as well. If all three of my kids had that hobby 900 would not be enough. I'd be happy with 900 a month although I would expect 50 percent for unpredictable costs - eg medical bills, school tours (abroad for example), if the school required purchase of an ipad - that sort of thing. Obviously mothers and fathers look at this differently but what I'm hearing tells me that very often these kind of expenses end up getting paid 100 percent by the mother because it either isn't worth the argument with the ex or willing the mother just wants to avoid any communication so pays for it herself.

jennyhayes123

My friend gets €30 a week for 2 teenage boys. Nowhere near enough. Court ruled. He paid nothing for first 8 years. Only paying this since Christmas. I don't know how he has the shame. She only works about 12 hours per week so it's her now partner who is keeping her and her 2 kids

Tasden

Would you give mediation a shot to try come to an arrangement that suits you both? She would say what she needs and you would say what you can afford and you will both try to come to a fair arrangement. Obviously that isn't possible in all cases but if it is in any way possible it might be worth a shot as it is more within your (you and her) control than at court.