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The CS is set according to the state guidelines based on incomes.
If the $900.00 is the guideline amount, you will have to figure out some way to pay it and pay your other bills at the same time.

I realize that this comes as a shock to you, especially when you were paying far less than guideline amount, and that ex agreed to accept no money at all for the last 3 years. However, it is what it is, and you have not posted anything that would allow for a deviation from the guideline amount.

You should look into getting a second job, or if you are in a situation where you could move to a less expensive home, or sell your truck and buy a less expensive one, etc.

You didn't mention any retro support, so you should consider yourself fortunate that you aren't being also hit with many thousands of dollars in retro support.
Hi Xena,

Thank you for your response. I am slowly realizing it's going to be pointless to appear before a judge and ask for a lower amount.

Regarding arrears, there was no established child support order before now. Could she really go after arrears if she wanted to? How could I be responsible for arrears if there was never a previous support order?

I don't know what I am going to do. I feel like she is doing this because she is angry with me over the custody hearing. This is going to affect our daugher as well if I lose my house.