What does proposed mean in child support?

The proposed amount is the amount of money that a judge will order the parent to pay the other parent as support for the child when the case is final. Each parent is responsible for paying a portion of the proposed amount. The proposed amount is not the amount that the parent is legally obligated to pay.

What does a proposed settlement mean?

In child support disputes, proposed means the amount that either party proposes as the amount that the other party should pay. If you want to help your child avoid being taken from you, it is important to be proactive and offer a proposal of your own. Likewise, if you want to ensure that you receive the support you need, it is important to be prepared to defend your position.

What does proposed modification mean in child support?

The proposed change can be a dollar amount or a percentage change. If you have a child support agreement, proposed modifications are changes made to the terms of that agreement. It is not a proposal to the judge, but rather an agreement between the parties that will not change the judge’s final decision.

What does a proposed case mean in child support?

In a proposed case, one party is asking the court to finalize an agreement on a specific issue. The opposing party will want to re-litigate the issue or attempt to prove the other party wrong. A proposed case can include a divorce decree or a parenting time agreement.

What does a proposed settlement hearing mean?

Having your own lawyer and having your attorney argue for your position is a great way to make sure you get the maximum amount possible for your case. However, it doesn’t always work out that way. Sometimes the judge will propose a settlement figure for you and your ex-partner to agree on. In these cases, neither party can argue for a higher or lower amount. The judge will hear both sides, then make the final decision on the figure he or she thinks is fair and reasonable