Question:

Im a 100% service connected vet. Are courts allowed to include my entire compensation payment or just the amount the va gives for the children? Thank you for your time

Jim's Reply:

The courts are not only allowed to calculate child support and alimony using all your income, the law requires it. All your income...disability, savings, the whole thing. If you were married, your entire income would be available to support your family. When you're divorced you continue an obligation to the family and the court will use your entire income to calculate what you owe.

Don't buy into the rumors that there is an out in the 5301 rule...that isn't true and many vets spend some time in custody trying to tell the judge how to rule.

Pay the child support and then some...it's easier that way and it's the right thing to do for the kids.