adjustment of child support payment due to job loss due to company shut down
2006-11-20 03:14:36 · 13 answers · asked by angel 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Usually if you have a drastic change in income or a recent job change you can apply with your child support office for an amendment to your distribution amount. It may not go into effect immediately but they can adjust the amount,until he gets back on his feet and then it is up to him to contact them again to amend the amount again otherwise it will stay at that adjusted amount unless they get another amendment request from your husband or the childs custodial parent.
2006-11-20 03:20:53 · answer #1 · answered by Kendra J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea it sounds like she has her winning lottery ticket in hand! Besides getting a GOOD lawyer I would start getting together any and all reciepts you can that shows what your husband has spent on the daughter. Cancelled checks work too. If you can't find a reciept for the clarinet call the store you got it at, they should have a record. Try to remember any and all things you have done for the girl that has benefited her and/or the mom. Like when she lived with you and for how long. One thing you have in your favor is that the daughter is old enough to speak on behalf of her father. She could also be a potentiel wittness if she heard the mother say not to worry about the child support. This may not get him out of trouble but it should at least lessen the severity. It is good that the daughter is 19. It will still be hard on her but shouldn't be as bad as it would be if she were say 10.
2016-05-21 22:22:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the Federal Government got involved in the child support issues within the states, your husband can contact the child support enforcement and request a free review.
Usually, three years tax returns, and proof the current situation.
This can take too much time, and cause him problems with back child support, and the ways of collection.
An attorney would be the best route to go, to get a adjustment even if just temporary.
2006-11-20 03:18:41 · answer #3 · answered by LucyLinnae M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if he lost his job due to no fault of his own, he can ask for a reduction including and up to the time he lost his job. If you have a pro rata share on medical and such he can also ask for that to change due to the income he is now taking in. If he is getting unemployment they will go by that. However, you can also ask for an adjustment when he acquires a new job. They will however go by his new pay, not what he previously made. Now if he quits his job or loses it because of poor work, in other words not due to the company closing down or cutting back you can fight the reduction.
2006-11-20 03:57:37 · answer #4 · answered by Elvira 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work for a Family Law Attorney, you should be able to file a motion with the court to bring your child support issue before the judge. The best way to get started is to speak with a few Attorneys in your area, look for ones that offer a free consultation.
2006-11-20 03:24:28 · answer #5 · answered by KittyKitty702 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the law is but that is a crappy thing to have happen. Obviously if if doesn't have an income he won't be able to pay or at least not as much. Go easy on him and be supportive. It's not like he wants to not have an income. I'm sure he has other bills he needs to pay also (like rent or mortgage). Try to be understanding while he find another one.
2006-11-20 03:20:58 · answer #6 · answered by DiRTy D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, make sure that he informs the court and doesn't just stop paying. The judge should be able to lower his payments but will probably still make him pay something. My husband has custody of his children and his ex hasn't worked in years and she still has to figure out how to pay almost $80.00 a week.
2006-11-20 03:18:47 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Stacy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The courts will work with him, he cannot pay what he does not have. But, you can't wait until the last minute, to show good faith, you need to start making arrangements with an attorney or the courts as soon as possible, so no one is taken by surprise.
2006-11-20 03:21:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He can't pay what he doens't have. I imagine that the original amount was based on what he earned. So, yes.
2006-11-20 03:17:10 · answer #9 · answered by sdh0407 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes he should be able to because its unreasonable to expect to keep paying if he has genuinely lost his job
2006-11-20 03:15:57 · answer #10 · answered by scuba_steve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋