I’m just trying to see if what I’m asking for child support is a good amount. I’m asking $800 a month, and we’d split everything 50/50 after that. Out of the $800, $660 will go to daycare. The child will live with me 100% of the time, and he’ll get her when he can on weekends. So food, diapers, etc., will all come out of my check, including daycare diapers. Or is this something I need to find a lawyer near me to ask?

A year and a half.

I don’t think so. My husband makes good money, and I’ve only had a job since October. I don’t make anywhere near what he does. He brings home around $850–$900 a week, and I bring that home every two weeks. We’re trying to stay civil. He only wants to pay $150 a week, but that doesn’t even cover daycare. I’m still left with everything else each month. I just want $200 a week to help cover more expenses. I just want to make sure that’s reasonable or if $150 is actually fair.

I think that’s all. He’s keeping everything. No alimony—we’ve only been married two years. He cheated, and I gave him several chances. I just want this over. He’s the child’s father, so I don’t want any mess. We both want this to be over peacefully.

Alabama.

No.

Yes. He has always made me pay for daycare and all her needs (diapers, food, etc.). He has the house in his name. We each have separate checking accounts. He doesn’t want to give more than $150 a week. I’m asking for $200 a week. She’ll be with me 100% of the time, and he’ll see her on some weekends, not even every weekend. We’ll split everything else, like medical bills, 50/50.

No. Since we were only married for two years, I’m not going after alimony or half the home equity. I just want this over fast and peacefully.

Thanks so much.