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Ive been paying child support on my 2 daughters for 9 years now and have never really fallen behing. My support has increased over the years as my income increased. I have been paying 780 a month the past 3 years becasue my income was at 42000 a year. I lost my job 1 1/2 years ago and kept paying the full amount while on unemployment. My income has been roughly 18000 year and now i have gradually fallen behind on all my bills and am about 1 month behind on support. i asked for a modification and they lowered it about 15 dollars. what should i do i want to support my girls but i just cant afford too and support myself?
Asked on Feb 17th, 2011 on Family Law - Iowa
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Ive been paying child support on my 2 daughters for 9 years now and have never really fallen behing. My support has increased over the years as my income increased. I have been paying 780 a month the past 3 years becasue my income was at 42000 a year. I lost my job 1 1/2 years ago and kept paying the full amount while on unemployment. My income has been roughly 18000 year and now i have gradually fallen behind on all my bills and am about 1 month behind on support. i asked for a modification and they lowered it about 15 dollars. what should i do i want to support my girls but i just cant afford too and support myself?
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I'm assuming that you asked Child Support Recovery for a modification. Child Support Recovery can only modify child support every 2 years.
You can file a Modification lawsuit in district court if your child support would change by 10% (not income has changed by 10%). I would suggest contacting a local attorney to discuss your case and determine if modification can be supported in your case.
Answered on Oct 30th, 2011 at 2:51 PM