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tmac025
Mar 25, 2010, 03:21 PM
I am currently paying child support for a child I do not see. I live in Ohio and the address she provided the court is not her residential address. She moved back with her parents. The child is the one hurting the most but I am finacially as well. The mom is unemployed and I am basically supporting both. Do I have rights to have the child support reduced or even stopped?

ScottGem
Mar 25, 2010, 05:08 PM
Not under the circumstances. If you can show that your income has changed since the original support order, you may be able to get a modification. No way you can get out of paying entirely.

If you have an issue with not being able to see the child, is there a visitation order in place?

twinkiedooter
Mar 25, 2010, 05:41 PM
Her circumstances have nothing to do with you paying child support for your child. The only time that would change is if you were unemployed or had your income reduced - then you could motion the court for a reduction in your payments. Just because she lives with her parents is meaningless as it pertains to your obligations to your child financially.

Fr_Chuck
Mar 25, 2010, 06:30 PM
In fact in some states, if she was working when support was ordered, if she stopped working ( though no fault of her own) the court may order more support, some states base in on a plan that involves both incomes.

The only way it goes down is if you start earning less normally, most states base it on a percent of your income.

** why don't you see your child ?

You not seeing the child has nothing to do with support