Question:
At the time of the divorce no child support was awarded to either party. However, my ex-wife’s earnings have significantly increased in the years since our divorce.
I am considering requesting child support from her. Is this possible if no child support was awarded in our divorce?
Answer:
I am unable to give you legal advice on divorce. I can give general divorce help for men, though, my knowledge is based on Missouri child support laws where I am licensed to practice.
Under my state’s laws, the standard for modifying a child support order is a substantial and continuing change in circumstances. You would need to prove to the court that your ex-wife’s income has substantially increased in the years since your divorce was finalized.
Typically, the court will require a showing that there has been a 20% increase or decrease in the potential child support amount awarded to either parent. However, it is entirely within the court’s discretion to award child support despite the 20% increase or decrease.
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