Q: can my ex and I mutually agree to modify (lower) my child support payments? She has remarried and has agreed to do this.
I pay $600 a month for my son in support but have a good relationship with my ex. She recently remarried and has reached out to me in regards to voluntarily lowering the support amount to $150 a month. They reside in FL and me in SC. How difficult would it to get a modification as such approved?
A: In Florida child support is calculated by using the net incomes of the mother and father. The mathematical formula is part of the law. If you agree to reduce the child support, in order to protect yourself, you will want a court order. The modification will require a child support guidelines worksheet which should reflect something close to the $150. If you want the agreement to be binding I recommend that you have a lawyer help you with the filing.
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