I went to family court this week and I was orfered to pay temporary child support for an amount that was calculated on income from 2006. This year Im no getting the same income but I was unable to explain this to the judge because she wouldnt let me. What can I do? This is in NY.
2007-01-13 07:43:55 · 12 answers · asked by Lostinaction 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
You have a lawyer? If not, get one. Judge will listen to your lawyer before they listen to you... remember, they have heard it all before!
2007-01-13 07:47:58 · answer #1 · answered by Scottee25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally a judge will base things on what they see you have been capable of earning. If you are unable to pay the support due to a change in income you can always appeal it but you would best benefit from hiring a lawyer to do that.
2007-01-13 15:48:26 · answer #2 · answered by Cute But Evil 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should of had your pay check stubbs and a letter form the employer showing that there is a change in your income.
When your dealing with a Judge concerning child support...it;'s very crucial to you that your income be accurate because once the Judge awards a decision you have to adhere to it.
2007-01-13 15:48:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
File for a motion to reduce the child support order.
You don't need a lawyer to do the paperwork, just contact your case worker and have her send you the paperwork (or go to family court) and file for the motion... Its a simple procedure-
File the paperwork and then wait for the motion hearing;
be prepared to bring with you any documents that proves what your income is.. W2 forms, paystubs, etc... Good Luck!
2007-01-13 22:07:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Petition the court for a reduction in payments. You don't need a lawyer to do this. You will need proof of income.
2007-01-13 16:06:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They always go by what you made working the year prior to when you went to court so you are pretty much screwed until next year then you can go back and try to get it lowered.
2007-01-13 15:52:51 · answer #6 · answered by wade w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should already have a lawyer. Ask the lawyer. If not, get one. Most court decisions can be appealed.
2007-01-13 15:47:03 · answer #7 · answered by jhartmann21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to court. Ask an attorney.
2007-01-13 15:47:37 · answer #8 · answered by mamabear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I think guys who make babies should pay for raising them. Not much of a man if you don't.
2007-01-13 16:21:37 · answer #9 · answered by kiwi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just pay it or get a lawyer, I think guys who have kids then ***** about paying for them suck
2007-01-13 15:48:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋