Q: I just got divorced & the judge put my income as twice what it actually is to calculate child support. Is this legal?
My tax returns and bank statements show exactly what I make but the judge put my income as double to calculate child support payments. Is this legal? There is no way I can afford to make payments this big. What can I do to get it changed? Please help. Thanks.
A: The judge has ruled and you are bound by the decision. You can appeal the judgment if the court's decision is not supported by substantial evidence and fewer than 30 days have elapsed since the judgment was entered. You may also file a motion to modify the order if your or the other parent's economic circumstances have substantially changed since the support order was entered.
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