My ex-wife is filing for a child support modification because she states I have been diagnosed as bi-polar. First of all, she is the one who diagnosed me, not a dr. and second I am not bi-polar. Can't afford an attorney. What the hell do I do?
2006-06-28 02:49:22 · 5 answers · asked by thumper36301 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
She will have to go before a judge to modify the child support. Child support is based on your's and her income so it sounds as if she will end up just making a fool of herself. Just stay calm and answer the judges questions accurately. She will have to have medical proof if you are bi-polar without that its "hearsay". Good Luck!
2006-06-28 02:54:08 · answer #1 · answered by sweetdreamin96 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am curious why someone being bi-polar would affect your income going up...but hey...stranger things. She has the burden of proof. Basically it will be presented (your alleged bi-polarism), I have to see the judge laughing at this point...but lets just say he doesn't. You then have the chance to respond to the "claim". In which case I would simply say "I don't have it, never been diagnosed by any doctor for it".....if the Judge is still actually entertaining the idea your Wife will be asked to present proof of the claim. Which she doesn't have....got to be honest here....it sounds like a win-win situation for you...You wont have to pay more (unless your income actually did go up) and your ex will come off looking like a nutcase.
2006-06-28 10:02:56 · answer #2 · answered by brattiness73 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she has a lawyer then she will know its crap; otherwise don't worry in my opinion; the judge or magistrate won't be so stupid as to not look for real proof.
I don't see the bad in this; how could this justify more money from you; seems like it might be a cause for you to pay less; as disability may cause you more hardship.
Don't do or say anything until you talk to the court counselor; which is usually what happens before anything else goes on.
Seek "pro-bono" legal help; read a book; talk to the court. The court does counsel on these things I believe.
2006-06-28 09:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by studzywudzy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She "diagnosed" you? You need some counsel & fast! Find an attorney!
2006-06-28 09:54:23 · answer #4 · answered by red9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does having bipolar have to do with modifying child support?? I'm confused.
2006-06-28 09:53:10 · answer #5 · answered by J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋