Q: I currently have 3 children. 2 girls twins. One boy. 2 seperate orders paying about 1500 in support for the 3.
I'm paying about $1500 in child support for 3 kids, 2 seperate orders in Colorado. And having trouble making full payments every month due to my pay every week/month fluxuaits. I found out I have another kid. With what I make I can't realistically afford to support 4 kids financially and support myself. What will happen. I've heard of circumstances like this.
A: If the mother of the fourth child files for support you will get at least some sort of a break in that the orders from the other two cases should be factored in. If a situation arises in which there is a basis to modify the prior to orders, you may be able to get credit for other kids in those proceedings. Unfortunately, child support is based on mathematical formulas. Courts are sometimes willing to deviate from the guideline amounts, in rare instances. You should consider consulting with an attorney.
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