Sure you can. The Process* is is called, by most states a 'modification of child support.' Lots of states have whole bunches of people in paid agencies who are supposed to be looking after child support payments. You're going to have to do your own state's agencies and jurisdiction. AND then you might either need to learn alot about child support or hire a good lawyer. Sorry, no uniformity. *Captalized because if you've ever been in the process, it is major and deserves upper case.
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This answers depends on the state in which the order is filed. Some states allow for this to cause a modification in child support. Check out your states child support guidelines.
Highly unlikely.
Yes, but unemployment insurance/disability benefits are considered income for purposes of calculating child support.
Your child payments will never go down, the cost of a child will only go up.
Yes, the non custodial parent will have to file for a change in the child support for it to be lowered. The new child support will be based on the new income.
It depends upon the state you live in and what their laws are regarding modification of child support. In Texas, for example, you would need to file a modification of child support.
Petition the court for a modification of your support order as soon as possible. Beware, if it was a voluntary loss of pay, the judge won't take kindly to it and still make you pay the whole amount.
Yes. Child support will continue to acrue regardless of your ability to pay unless you take the matter back to the courts and get the amount lowered. Your child support will never be zero, however. If you do not pay child support, it becomes arrears and the state tacks on interest to the late payment, up to 10% in some states.
You can request to have your child support lowered due to a change in income at anytime. You will have to file for a review with child support recovery or take the case back to court to get it reduced.