Q: New job 10.50 per hr. Received Child support order. They are using my old $32,000 salary. Court date May 10th. Options
I was laid off April 29, 2016. Had a Lawyer that did not proceed immediately to help my case. Started receiving unemployment in August. Child Support immediately started withholding the same amount they took out from my old job at $32,000. Court Date was in December. I have 1 kid by the first mom and 1 by the second mom. 2nd mom showed up. They only adjusted my payment to the second mom by $5 from $141 to $136. 1st mom told me she wasn't showing up. No sure if the moms will attend. 1st mom was willing to vacate the child support order and has a 6 figure income. 2nd mom receives welfare. My unemployment ran out in January. No income until March. Child support sent the order to my job a couple of days ago to begin immediately where I make 10.50 per hr plus they added rear age. I would like to know if you can assist me when I stand before the judge. I have no lawyer. I would greatly appreciate your help. Thanks.
A:
If your pay has decreased through no fault of your own, in other words no voluntary reduction in pay, then you are entitled to a modification of child support to reduce payments.
To help your case, make sure to fill out a Financial Affidavit, with all the required attachments, and take it to court with you.
Blank Financial Affidavits are available at almost all the courthouses.
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A: Your decreased income should qualify u for a deduction. But that is only forward, it will not eliminate any arrearages.
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