Want to change cause I went from making $17.00/hr to $8.00 /hr.Ciur cut clerk in my county was no help.I live in Illinois.thanks..
2006-08-06 06:56:33 · 6 answers · asked by rafter1669 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You go to the county courthouse, or Family Court and request the forms for a petition to modify the support order, fill them out and file them. With your wage level you may even be able get the filing fees waived.
2006-08-06 07:01:47 · answer #1 · answered by ronrlogan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A paralegal will not be able to help you. A paralegal is not allowed to practice law, and preparing the petition for you would constitute the practice of law.
I recommend that you consult your local bar association and see if there are any programs available that have reduced rates available. If not, then you may have to spend the money for an attorney. This can be a complicated procedure, especially if you try it yourself.
For instance, if I were representing the other side, I would want to know why you went from $17/hr to $8/hr. If it was voluntary, or if I uncovered evidence you arranged to get fired, etc, I would argue to the court that you were doing this merely to force a reduction in child support, and they should deny the request. I hope this is not the case.
Regardless, having an attorney do this will probably cost less in the long run that if you start it, get stuck, and then have to pay an attorney to undo the mess from having tried it yourself.
Contact your local or state bar association for a referral if you don't know an attorney.
2006-08-06 14:43:29 · answer #2 · answered by Phil R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phil R is probably legally correct. However, filling out a form SHOULDN'T be considered practicing law. Assisting someone with legal matters SHOULDN'T require a license as long as no misrepresentations are made.
NOTE: This is NOT legal advise. I just stated that the law is WRONG.
2006-08-06 16:28:18 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
file a new wage and earning statement with the child support office get a court date talk to the judge and explain you still want to support you children but that your income is different now and may change in the future...
2006-08-06 14:02:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I almost feel like I am you. Almost the exact same thing happened to me. If you cannot find the forms, write a letter to the original judge explaining your situation.
Fortunately,
I found the documents
http://www.law.siu.edu/selfhelp/info/childsupport/Modify%20Child%20Support.pdf
http://www.law.siu.edu/selfhelp/info/childsupport/modsup.pdf
Look both of these over carefully and read all the documentaiton.
2006-08-08 14:52:04 · answer #5 · answered by John F 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Paralegal can do that for you much cheaper.
2006-08-06 13:59:49 · answer #6 · answered by ♥monamarie♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋