Q: Can my ex and I agree to a modification of child support ? If so, What do we do?
divorced, child support was agreed at 600$ per month one child, 9 months later he is starting vpk - child care cost is less, i have had twins in another relationship, i get him more now than agreed upon in the final judgement. can we file papers to modify to 300$ per month? with these reasons? are any reasons needed at all since were agreeing to it?
A: Any agreements that you make for modification should be in writing and signed by both parents. As long as you are making the child support payments there really isn't any scrutiny. The problem arises when one of you goes to court later and complains that the child support was "too much" or "not enough." I am assuming that you are making payments directly as opposed to through the state. If possible you should also do a new child support guidelines worksheet to justify the $300 monthly payment. The safest bet is to go for a consultation with a local family lawyer to review your documents.
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