Tom Brady, NFL quarterback for the New England Patriots, recently had a child with actress Bridget Moynahan. Bridget and Tom dated for three years, but were never married. The couple broke up shortly after Moynahan found out she was pregnant.

Brady has never disputed paternity of the child, but news reports indicate that he has not requested visitation with the baby. Regardless of whether Brady has visitation with the baby he will be obligated to pay Moynahan child support. Child support is typically determined by a software program that takes into consideration the income of both parents and the percentage of time the child is with each parent. Usually the less time the non-custodial parent spends with the child, the more child support that parent is obligated to pay.

Tom Brady is a “High Wage Earner”

Brady will most likely argue that the software program should not be used to calculate child support because his income is so high that the program will generate an amount that far exceeds the child’s needs. The court will likely agree that Brady is a high wage earner and base child support on the needs of the child. However, it is also public policy that the child should enjoy the same lifestyle as the paying parent, so the court will also be looking to Brady’s lifestyle in determining child support.

Library Topics: marriage, paternity, visitation, parenting, child support

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