Q: Child support lowered
My ex got his child support lowered based on his hourly wage. He has worked a consistent and predictable overtime schedule since before we split. Shouldn’t that be calculated into his support obligation? Before we went to court his lawyer offered me a deal that included the overtime, but he wanted to add first right of refusal. I agreed to the amount but not to the first right of refusal, so they took me back to court. I couldn’t afford the lawyer I had previously any more (525/hr) So I went hoping the judge would look at the calculator his lawyer provide me but it was not admissible and I did not know that. What should I do? Do I have a case to refile and fight for the overtime to be included?
A: Unfortunately, it seems you had your day in court and may be prevented from taking any further steps at this time. Perhaps you can seek reconsideration or alike. Without knowing exactly what happened it is hard to advise. Perhaps you can afford a limited-scope representation. Good luck.
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