Q: Do I have any control over how the money I pay to my ex for child support?
I am paying child support for my daughter, who is attending college. My ex-wife has filed for bankruptcy. The money I am paying is not being spent on my daughter, who has financial needs that should be being addressed by use of this child support. I am now having to add my daughter to my insurance at work, and have to pay the balance of my daughters tuition to keep her in school. My ex is tapped out as she says.
A: There are many questions here for which you need to speak directly with an attorney and fill in the blanks but, generally, child support is something that can be modified at any time if there has been a substantial change in circumstances. The situation you set forth certainly sounds like a material change in circumstances. There is also potential issues with the idea that you would still be paying child support if your child is in college. Is she self supporting? Is she over the age of 19? There are more questions than answers I am afraid but I am certain there are many strategies to help you out of your bind. Call an attorney who specializes in family law and they can fill you in on the options.
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