How do you get child support adjusted if you make less than before? Does it cost money?

Answer 1

You have to petition the court where your child support was decreed and ask for an adjustment. Most states use a pretty simple formula to determine child supports based on what each parent makes and how much time the children spend with each parent.

Contact a clerk in the court and ask if you can submit a petition on your own. It may cost filing fees, which usually aren't that much (under $100). Hopefully you can find a helpful clerk to walk you through the process. Also do some homework online because most court systems have informative websites that may answer all your questions and provide the forms. Search on "child support XX (= state)" or "XX courts" In my state of Colorado, I know people who have done all this themselves without having to hire a lawyer. Good luck!

Answer 2

as with most family laws, it depends on which state you live in. you can petition the court to modify a court order & for that there may or may not be court fees & that depends on the state & the county. in my state each county has local rules governing fees. beware, however, if you petition the court to review your support duties - they will look for what is best for the children - my may not lower it, or they may even increase it. they do whats best for the kids in these circumstances, not the adults.

Answer 3

Yes but you have to petition the court to have the amount lowered. Just as if you make more money the custodial parent can petition to get more monies.

Answer 4

You hire your divorce attoreny and submit for an admendment to the previous ruling.

There will be attorney costs and court courts.

Answer 5

You have to go back to court. It would have to be significant for it to be decreased. And yes, you have to file in court. Filing fee and Attorney fees if needed.

Answer 6

file with the judge - yup it costs

Answer 7

ask to have your case reviewed and they will