Q: I have shared custody and my ex got remarried. Can I get out child support since her household income went up?
I pay $109 a week and she covers controlled expenses. All that money isn't going to kids and since she is remarried and her household expenses are reduced can I get a modification to just pay my 50% of kids needs instead of giving her the money?
A:
You are almost never going to be able to get out of paying child support. That said, if your ex spouse is now married again her new income could be factored in to how much you have to pay for child support. Any modification of your child support is going to require a court order of the child custody agreement though.
Consult with a family law attorney in your area for representation and legal advice.
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