Q: Petitioning Family Court Alimony Child Support, new job 40% less pay. I am in New York State
Not understanding why a previous year tax return is required, obviously W2s of your new employer but how does or will your tax return affect your petition for lowering child support in New York. And why would I be required to submit previous W-2s that don't reflect my new job of current pay reduction compared to what I made before what should I do
A: The court uses past income as a measure of what it is you are capable of earning. To get a downward modification, you need more than just a reduction in income, you have to show that the reduction wasn't your fault and that you have tried to get a position with the same or more income.
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