My income changed and I asked my ex if we could renegotiate the amount. She went straight to threatening legal action instead of just talking about it. I'm not trying to skip out on supporting our kids but the original calculation was based on me making more. This is stressing me out so much. Do I need a lawyer or can we work this out? What's typical for this situation?
Going straight to threatening legal action over a discussion about your changing income seems harsh. If your financial situation genuinely changed, that's usually grounds for modification. Don't let the threat scare you away from doing the right thing.
Income changes both ways though right? Just making sure you're not looking for a reason to lower payments. But if your situation legitimately changed, the courts usually understand that. Might need to go through proper channels instead of just asking.
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This is exactly why you need documentation and ideally a lawyer involved from the start. A modification isn't unreasonable if your income actually dropped. Keep records of everything and stay calm in any communication.