Q: I am divorced from my wife after succumbing to addiction for the first 5 years of my sons life. Now 2 years sober.
While I was out of state completely neglecting my responsibilities as a father she filed for divorce and sole custody. The order says I need 1 year of sobriety and to start paying child support. I have hair follicles for 2 years but I can’t afford the max amount I was charged with for child support. Can I go to court and ask for an amendment and visitation rights to my son? Mind you she allowed visitation a year ago until I moved my fiancé and her kids to Oregon with me and then she severed all contact. I know I have a terrible past but I’m a good man and a good dad. I just don’t know how to even start this fight.
A: You would need to file a Motion to Modify Child Support and Parenting Time. The court staff typically has self-serve packets that you can fill out and submit, or you can hire an attorney to start the process for you.
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