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M146788
Apr 25, 2012, 08:42 AM
I have been served with a Supplemental Petition for modification of final judgement on a child support case and needed to know what documents I need to file with the court as a response. I don't have funds to have an attorney represent me and need to represent myself. Would you be able to help please.
Fr_Chuck
Apr 25, 2012, 08:51 AM
Are you the custodial parent or the non custodial parent, what are they wanting to modify ? The amount, add a garnishment,
M146788
Apr 25, 2012, 08:56 AM
Are you the custodial parent or the non custodial parent, what are they wanting to modify ? the amount, add a garnishment,
Non Custodial parent and yes amount and garnishment.
Fr_Chuck
Apr 25, 2012, 09:09 AM
First garnishments are fairly standard and it is almost impossible to get that not allowed. Since you are ordered to pay, what defense would you have, I just want to write the check ?
On the amount, have you checked it against the rules and charts for your state ? If that amount is right, according to your actual earnings, then it is right, If it is wrong, you answer the motion with a print out of your states child support guidelines showing that the amount stated is correct. If your earnings have changed over the years, it is common to ask for more.