But let's be real, what most men pay in child support is not going to be income for her as much as it will be helping cover the cost of raising a child.
from:
What is the average child support payment?
"But on average, the latest statistic we have available comes from the 2010 Census. According to the
Census Bureau Reports, the average monthly child support payment is $430."
from:
Parents, save up: It costs this much to raise a kid
"The estimated cost of
raising a child from birth through age 17 is $233,610 -- or as much as almost $14,000 annually, the Department of Agriculture says. That’s the average for a middle-income couple with two children. It’s a bit more expensive in urban parts of the country, and less so in rural areas."
$430 a month comes to $5,160 a year. So $103,200 for 20 years. Less than half the estimated cost of raising the child. Even if you double the child support, you are only paying $10,320 a year. That comes to $206,400 for 20 years. Still not hitting the cost. So calling it an income for her is simply inaccurate.
Plus, paying child support is inconvenient and perhaps a financial burden. Raising a child for 20 years is a complete change for her life.