Child support is way more than I can afford right now

3w ago·1 min read

Just got laid off and I'm trying to find new work but the court ordered amount is based on my old salary. I've been paying it but I'm barely scraping by. I know I need to go back to court to modify it but I'm nervous that if I bring it up she'll try to take more custody from me. We don't have a great relationship and I'm worried she'll use this against me. Has anyone been through this?

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BBrad T.New Dad3w ago

Man I'm sorry, that's a rough spot. Do you have a lawyer? Because you can absolutely go back to court and ask for a modification based on changed circumstances. Getting laid off is a legitimate reason to request a hearing. Don't just take the old amount, that's what lawyers are for.

BBrad T.New Dad3w ago

If you can't afford it contact legal aid in your area. Most states have programs for this exact situation. Don't fall behind on payments while you job hunt because that'll create way bigger problems. Get ahead of it legally.

VVincentRegular3w ago

This happened to my neighbor and he had to file for a modification. The court will not want you in a place where you can't pay anyway so talk to a family law attorney asap. Lots of them offer free consultations. You need to handle this officially not just hope something works out.