[Ewander Payne]

My husband and I have been divorced for 6 years. We have 3 children together, ages 6, 12 and 13.I have full custody of kids. My ex started paying child support in 2005. We divorced in 2004. He pays in the amount of 353.00 monthly. He is working, actually 3 or 4 jobs. But The child support is based on his job at the board of education as a full-time sub. The children are teenagers now, 2 of them and the other is 6. with the 353 .00 It is such a struggle at this age per month and I need to increase the child support by at least $250.00 more. Usually when I buy for one, sometimes both the other is left out of needed expenses. That would make the increase go up to $200.00 per child . What can I do .Do I have a chance to increase their child support. This is my first time asking for an increase.

I am a marrried woman with 3 children who asked about increase in child support.

[ScottGem]

First its not a good idea to piggyback your question on someone else's. This can lead to confusion. You should start a new thread. So I've moved your question to its own thread.

If you feel you need to apply for a modification then do so. If you can prove he has additional income you stand a chance.

[MsMewiththat]

What was advised above is true. You can petition the court to have his income reviewed. Also there is a cost of living increase every so many years(COLA) that should be taking place. Be careful when you go to ask for them to review his income and reconsider the amount paid. I'm not certain if this is everywhere, but it is here, they have applied a calculator to the payment amount and are now figuring in the amount that the custodial parent makes in income and considering that when issuing the amount to be paid by the non-custodial parent. Either way, if he is making more money than he was when the amount was set, it is worth it to you to ask for an adjustment.