2007-10-16 06:01:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In my state, you have to petition the court and also complete a financial declaration...the other parent will be required to complete one also. You have to prove to the judge that there has been a change of circumstances that makes you incapable of paying the current amount for child support. But be careful...I've witnessed judges actually increasing child support in these situations. Also, a judge isn't going to decrease your child support if you've voluntarily quit working, decreased hours or taken a lower paying job. If you're claiming that your income is ridiculously low, the judge will base your child support off of what a person with your educational background should be making at your age.
Having said that...I receive support for 2 of my children & I pay support for the other 2. Paying child support isn't fun - and I'd much rather have my kids with me - but paying child support is my responsibility and I feel that it is also a great opportunity for me to help provide for my kids everyday, not just every other weekend. I understand that it can sometimes cause a financial burden on your own household, especially if you have other children living with you, but the bottom line is that kids are not cheap. You helped make them and you should help to cover their expenses as much as possible. Do it for your child.
2007-10-16 06:39:01 · answer #1 · answered by leedybug 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer.
And you cant get reduced unless you can show you have had a change in funds for at least a years worth of time....and sometimes not even then. If when it was established - let says you made 3000.00 a month- Then most judges will see you are capable of making that kind of money and should be seeking jobs to fulfill your child support.
Most judges dont see to this to kindly- It looks like you are wanting to get out of your parenting duties- and number one being supporting your children!
2007-10-16 06:06:35 · answer #2 · answered by Kim 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The state you live in dictates how and when it can be done: for instance: You may only petition the Court if there has been a 10% change in circumstances (like income for either party or number of overnights, etc). If it was just ordered, you must wait 60 days before you can file. Talk to an attorney.
2007-10-16 06:11:57 · answer #3 · answered by brokenheartsyndrome 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess I look at this as a double edged sword...I have one child and pay an exhorbitant amount of money for her support to my ex wife. My exwife used to earn 6 digits a year and has chosen not to work in 6 years in her profession and instead has chosen to work menial jobs part time. She has survived on my child support paying the mortgage and all the other bills with it. very little actually goes to my daughter. She also has cried poor and stuck me with all the medical bills for the past 3 years....where does the madness stop.
2016-05-06 07:27:01 · answer #4 · answered by Paul 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Petition the family court. Only if it's in line with your earnings will they reduce. If it's not, shame on you for not wanting to support someone you brought into the world to the fullest extent that you can.
2007-10-16 06:09:42 · answer #5 · answered by Lex 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your support payments are no longer in-line with the state support guidelines you petition the court for a change based on your new income.
2007-10-16 06:06:10 · answer #6 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you were responsible enough to make the child, quit whining.
2007-10-16 06:10:11 · answer #7 · answered by Phurface 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋