When calculating the amount try to take other things into consideration. If you didn't move from MI to Fla would he be more involved and spend more time with his son or would this still be the norm. I can't speak to what kind of man your ex was or is. Just things to consider that's all. Gigi is right in the fact that before he adopted the other children he already had a child he is fully responsible for. I do like the idea of monthly cs rather than the added expenses such as shoes and sports and so on. A set amount if agreed upon seems more amicable. Truthfully I can’t understand a parent that allows out of state moves, so I have no idea what kind of man your ex is, not a good or bad thing I just can’t relate. When dealing with a state like MI and our economic problems you’ll find some judges are leaning toward keeping families in our state above water even if it means less cs to out of state children.

By the way the state calculators are only for starting cs. After 3 yrs they don't come into play the same way. Circumstances have changed and the court will notice this. So yes your lawyer is correct on this and if a depressed state can keep his in state family afloat without using state aid for help they would rather have you recieve aid from Fla if your in need. It sucks but that is what happens when so many in this state are already on aid or other assistance.