Question by charetta a: Why do judges set childsupport orders?
i have a family member that receives $ 149 per month for two children and we all know that doesn’t cover gas per month. the father sells drugs and the officials knows about him.

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Answer by shrty0525
Since he doesn’t probably report his drug earnings to the IRS, there isn’t much they can do.

They set the amount based on a 40 hour minimum wage job.

Answer by Stacy H
Normally both parents are required to fill out a sheet that shows there income and a judge basis the support amount on the percentage of income received by both parents…unfortunately if the father who deals drugs does not show a whole lot of legitimate earnings the judge has to base it on what he reports…it is not fair but that is how it happens.

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