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Expert: Howard Lorenz - 4/24/2008


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Hi, My sons father just signed for 5years of Navy mechanic e2 in Baltimore I believe. A week before he left we went for child support. At the time he didnt tell anyone he was going to the navy and said he had no income. So they said he wouldnt have to start til July and itd be the lowest amount because he had "no" income. I was wondering how I go about getting this changed. He signed on for a dependent but doesnt want to help at all. And he should be getting his bonus soon. It took two to make the baby so two should be taking care of him. Also if you knew about how much it should be each month. Any help is appriciated.

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What you need to do is get an attourney and go to court. As an E-2 under 2 years, he is getting 1509.00 base pay per month....

you can access the chart at

http://www.navycs.com/08militarypaychart.html

Ove you file this with the court then they should set up a schedule and a set amount that they will deduct

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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.

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Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years

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Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University

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