I’d appreciate a bit of input please. I’m due in court re child maintenance but I’m wondering what peoples opinion are on the rate that I should be asking for? Is this based on the fathers disposable income or is it based on how much it costs me at the moment to raise the child? Is it reasonable to ask the judge to set a fair amount or would that be frowned upon? As it stands the child’s father earns a large salary. More than I realised. Approx €8000 pm after tax. Expenses are €2000 pm and is currently paying €70 child maintenance per week.