Is it possible to change the amount of child support I am receiving even though my divorce has been finalized? I agreed to take less support in order to "let him get on his feet'. This was all done through family court years ago. My separation agreement became my divorce decree with the modifications of family court being added in.
Family Court has an ongoing responsibility to entertain modification petitions, particularly where you accepted less to permit him to get himself stabilized financially. I'm certain that your judgment of divorce gives Family Court the authority to revisit issues like support. There is now a statutory three year review of child support obligatios in any eent. I would file a petition to modify child support. Your former husband will be required to bring his financials with him so that the judge can assess the proper amount of support to be paid for your family.
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