QUESTION
I am looking to get a child support modification
Asked on Jan 04th, 2015 on Child Support - Nevada
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Recently became unemployed. Would like to know the cost to have an attorney process the paperwork for a child support modification. I have two children 13, and 17. Don't know if it is beneficial to wait 8 months when one turns 18 and its cut in half or is it worth doing it now while my income is substancially lower than when the order was given 5 yrs ago.
1 ANSWER
Child support is modifiable upon review every 3 years or upon any change in circumstance -- and you have both. the rules, the current child support charts, and lots more guidance, is posted at http://willicklawgroup.com/child-support/. Start there. If you wish, you can file a motion using the Clark County Self-Help Center forms -- they have recently been revised and improved. As to the question you asked, however, it is impossible to say: every lawyer has different rates. To determine cost/benefit, find out how much you SHOULD be paying by looking at the posted chart and comparing it to your income, compare that number to the amount you are currently obligated to pay, and multiply by 8 -- my guess is that it is worth filing a motion for a downward modification, but you should figure that out before proceeding.
Answered on Jan 08th, 2015 at 4:18 PM