A man who was taken to court last year for child support is of the view that the amount of money he was ordered to pay for his two children is exorbitant.

He said his wife went to court, told lies and, as a result, he was ordered to pay her $20,000 monthly for the children.

"If I had the money, it would not be a problem to pay her because I love my children but I can hardly find food to eat after I pay child support," the man said.

"My wife earns twice my salary, but I am not really watching her money. She knows I don't earn extra money but she told the court I repair televisions at home and make extra money.

"There is no truth to this because if I fix a television at home, it is usually for friends, and I do not charge them. They buy the parts and I just fix them for free. Sometimes it is only two televisions I repair for my friends or relatives.

"Now my wife is demanding that I give her more money, and is threatening to take me back to court . She claims the money the court ordered me to pay is not enough.

"I am not ashamed to tell people that after I pay the money, buy groceries for me and my mother and pay the bills, I can hardly find bus fare to go to work. My light bill is sometimes $10,000 monthly, and all I earn is $50,000. It is a good thing my mother has a house so I do not have to pay rent.

"My wife earns twice my salary, she lives at her father's house and her father pays the bills. I think my wife is being very unreasonable when she threatens to take me back to court for more money. When I went to court the first time, I was so nervous that I did not tell the judge I was not earning a big salary. I have another child I have to support and that child does not belong to my wife. What can I do in the circumstances?"

If you are taken back to court for child support, you should get a letter from your employer stating your salary. You should also explain to the judge that you have other expenses, which include your mother and child. Once you give a good explanation it is hardly likely the court will increase the amount you were ordered to pay.