Dear Valued Users,
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of StepTalk.org on August 31st, 2025.
This decision wasn't an easy one. For over twenty years, StepTalk has been a source of support for stepparents around the world! However, over the years, the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading the site to remain secure, meet current standards and maintain availability have become unsustainable.
We are incredibly grateful for your support, contributions and the community you've helped us build. Your engagement has made StepTalk.org a special place and we cherish the memories and connections made here.
We would especially like to thank Aniki for volunteering to be a moderator and for caring so much.
Thank you for being a part of our journey and we wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Dawn and The StepTalk Team
Comments
SKYE22
enter as in grade school- it is based on income and time spent- and should be modified every 2-3 years.
It Should
With all the extra costs for school: school clothes, school supplies, school fees, and heaven forbid you child wants to participate in any after school activities: band, sports, etc.....
If it effects
your day care expense - ie from full time day care to a lessor rate for perhaps after school only, then yes. Skye22 is accurate, its also primarily based on income earned and time spent.
I was just wondering becasue
I was just wondering becasue full time day care for my stepson was $600.00 per month and next year he will only be in afer school care for 2 hours a day. So we were trying to figure out if it was worth modifying or if it would stay the same anyways?
Definately Modify!
You will probably go from $600.00 a month to $200.00 a month. $400.00 a month savings - divided by your percentage. IE, my ex is responsible for 70/% and I am responsible for 30% of additional expenses such as medical. It would be worth it to me!
my hubby is responsible for
my hubby is responsible for 56 % and she is responsible for 44 %
ANOTHER THING
Another thing that will affect the child support is if you and your husband have kids together. It means more dependents for your husband if you ever get it modified. That is how it is in Ohio