Q: Can a father child support get lowered if he gets his child more often?
The court system has changed since i went to court in 2016. They did not ask me hownoften i got my child and they did not ask how much her mother made. Now they do ask those questions. I have always got my child 50/50 and i pay qay to much in child support for how often i get her. Is it even worth it to go get modification done?
A: While it is probably true that under the new law you would likely pay less, the court cannot modify your obligation just because a law law has come into effect.You must establish that a substantial change of circumstances has occurred. From the facts you have provided, it doesn't sound like there has been such a change. To play safe, you really should consult in person with a divorce lawyer.who can learn all of the particulars of your situation.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.