My husband recently lost his job. If he gets a new job with a lower income, will his child support be lowered?

Answer 1

It depends upon the state. Most states go by a percentage, so it could go down. Unless the divorce decree specifically reads that he will give a percentage, he might have to file a petition with the court to allow a lower amount based on his lower income. If he lowers it on his own, the mother could take the divorce decree to court to enforce the original agreement. At that time, he has the chance to demonstrate that he cannot afford the previous amount.

Answer 2

I think he has to petition the Friend of the Court and tell him he has lost his job. Then it will still take weeks to get that changed. So he will still be told he has to pay the child support until the court tells him he does not have too. Then when he gets his new job, it may be lower but then they will make him pay for the weeks he had no job. The system sucks!

Answer 3

in north carolina, no. my husband worked with a guy that later on lost the job, had to get a lower paying job, took it to court, the judge said no...he was capable of making alot more than he did at the time...child support stayed the same

Answer 4

Yes...the amount he would be able to afford after paying his bills would not leave him with as much. But he would still be required to pay the total amount due...even if he's paying after the child turns 18.

Answer 5

only if he goes back to court and can prove he is making a lot less money and asks for it to be lowered.and then theres no grantee that it will be changed, the judge may just tell him to get a second job.

Answer 6

More than likely yes. I know it stinks but count your blessings you get anything at all.
Good Luck

Answer 7

No, unless he goes to court and even then he may still be required to pay.

Answer 8

Yes in most states but i can not be sure about all.

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

yes