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How do I stop paying my child support after I lost my job?
Asked on Jun 19th, 2015 on Child Custody - Wisconsin
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How do I stop paying or reduce my child support after I lost my job?
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You don't. Every month you don't pay, the debt becomes a judgment. To change the amount of support, you must file a modification.
Answered on Jun 19th, 2015 at 5:07 PM
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Most people would file a motion to amend the judgment in the court which granted the divorce. Having a lawyer help is almost always a good idea. The court might reduce your payments; it also might let you hold off of making payments for a period of months, but allow an arrearage to build up, which you will have to catch up on later.
Answered on Jun 19th, 2015 at 11:45 AM
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You have to file a motion for modification of child support. If granted by the court, the reduced amount will be retroactive to the date you filed the motion. However, until the judge grants a reduction, you are still under court order to pay the amount of hold support stated in the judgment.
Answered on Jun 19th, 2015 at 9:39 AM
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Diane L. Berger
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You have to either come to an agreement with the custodial parent or file an application with the court.
Answered on Jun 19th, 2015 at 9:34 AM
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File for relief with the FOC immediately, the change will NOT be retroactive.
Answered on Jun 19th, 2015 at 9:33 AM
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You must file a motion to modify support and serve the other party. Then it is up to the court whether your support is reduced.
Answered on Jun 19th, 2015 at 9:14 AM