How much spousal support is fair?

How much spousal support is fair?

The guideline states that the paying spouse’s support be presumptively 40% of his or her net monthly income, reduced by one-half of the receiving spouse’s net monthly income. If child support is an issue, spousal support is calculated after child support is calculated.

Does husband pay child support if wife makes more money?

If she is the primary custodian, you will owe child support to her. If you two have shared custody, or equal custodial time, then, in this state, the higher wage earner will still have an obligation to pay child support to the lower wage earner, however it will be a reduced figure due to his or her shared custody time.

Should I put my wife’s name on the house title?

When it comes to reasons why you shouldn’t add your new spouse to the Deed, the answer is simple – divorce and equitable distribution. If you choose not to put your spouse on the Deed and the two of you divorce, the entire value of the home is not subject to equitable distribution.

How do I get my wife off the mortgage?

You usually do this by filing a quitclaim deed, in which your ex-spouse gives up all rights to the property. Your ex should sign the quitclaim deed in front of a notary. One this document is notarized, you file it with the county. This publicly removes the former partner’s name from the property deed and the mortgage.

Can my husband sell our house without my signature?

If you own the house as the sole owner and you live in a non-community property state, it’s just your name on the deed. You don’t need your ex-spouse’s signature to sell. In community property states, it’s a good idea to get your ex-wife to sign a quit claim deed even if her name was never on the title.

Can my wife assume my mortgage?

A spouse can easily determine whether their loan is assumable by looking at their original promissory note. Under no uncertain terms should you apply to assume your mortgage unless you have confirmed that your current lender allows for it.

How hard is it to assume a mortgage?

No, all mortgages are not assumable. Conventional mortgages (those originated by lenders and then sold in the secondary mortgage investment marketplace) may be more difficult to assume, whereas FHA, VA and USDA mortgages are assumable. In the case of FHA, USDA and VA loans, the loan can either be fixed or adjustable.

What credit score do you need to assume a mortgage?

580 to 620