Are you paying child support but it feels like you are in over your head? If that is the case you are not alone. You might think skipping a payment here or there or simply paying less than the court orders is a good solution, but that is not the case. In fact, failure to pay court-ordered child support can, in the most serious instances, land you in jail. The good news about all of this is that if you are facing a change in financial situation, you might be eligible to request a modification to your child support order. Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP can help you through the process.
Financial Changes
When your child support was calculated originally, it was based on the financial situation of you and your co-parent at that time. However, if those circumstances have changed, you might be struggling to make the payments that the court once believed you to be able to pay.
Have an Open Discussion with Your Ex
If you are struggling to make child support payments, the first step in most cases is to have an open discussion with your ex. Explain the change in your circumstance and see if they would be willing to lower the support amount that you pay. If they agree, be sure to get it in writing, or they can hold you liable for the payments that you shorted them on or missed if there is nothing official in place to protect you.
Seek a Child Support Modification
If you do not have a good relationship with your ex, that doesn’t mean you are out of luck. You can still ask the court to modify your existing child support order. In this case, it is important to have an experienced family law attorney like Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP to help you put the best case forward.
Contact Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP for help with your child support modification case!
If you experienced a change in your financial situation and are no longer to keep up with child support payments, you should first try to speak with your ex and let them know about the change and see if they would be willing to work with you. If not, contact the attorneys at Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP to assist you in filing a child support modification request with the court. Give us a call at 909-482-1422 to discuss your needs and see how our team can help.
To learn more about the reliable and quality family law services that we offer, visit us on the web at Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP.
