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adc0105 · Apr 23, 2009, 10:21 AM

What steps do I need to take to lower the amount of child support that I pay for my children?

adc0105 · Apr 23, 2009, 10:31 AM

What would be my first step in petitioning the court to lower my child support?

nikosmom · Apr 23, 2009, 10:42 AM

Are you unemployed? Are you making less than you were at the time the support was ordered?

adc0105 · Apr 23, 2009, 10:43 AM

Yes, I am making significantly less than I was making.

adc0105 · Apr 23, 2009, 10:45 AM

I am not unemployed, but I cannot live on what I have left after child support is taken out

JudyKayTee · Apr 23, 2009, 10:47 AM

You go back to Court and file a Petition for a reduction based on changed circumstances.

In some States you cannot apply for a second Order within a certain period - how old is the original Order?

JudyKayTee · Apr 23, 2009, 10:50 AM

Please post your question once, in one thread, with all the appropriate details.

Asked on answered on your other thread.

nikosmom · Apr 23, 2009, 11:02 AM

Then you will need to submit proof to your local Child Support Enforcement agency that your income has decreased.

A judge will review it and decide whether to lower the amount.

Making less doesn't necessarily guarantee support will be lowered. The judge will review the individual case and based on your potential income will determine if the order should be modified.

For instance if you are a physician but currently working at Mickey D's, they more than likely won't lower your support because you have the potential to make more.