Can I Get A Child Support Modification Less Than One Year After My Divorce?

Question: Do child support laws for modifications apply for divorces less than one year old? We were divorced in December 2010. At the time of the divorce she claimed not to work, though she currently is self-employed making a decent income. I would like to lower my child support payments …

Modifying Child Support When Payor Files For Bankruptcy

Question: While going through our divorce, my husband was ordered to pay child support. Shortly after the order was entered he filed for bankruptcy and now wants the child support modified. Can child support be reduced or eliminated if the paying party files for bankruptcy?

Child Support Laws: My Ex Is Lying About Her Income

By Melissa Knight Divorce Lawyer, Cordell & Cordell Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for parties in a divorce to “tweak” their financial statements to better suit their needs, particularly in child support cases. But what happens when years down the road you realize that your ex was not disclosing her …

How Can I Modify My Indiana Child Support

Ask A Lawyer Question: Regarding Indiana Child Support, Code § 31-16-8-1 regulation states that a modification can be made to child support upon showing (among other things) “(2)(A) a party has been ordered to pay an amount in child support that differs by more than twenty percent (20%) from the …

Child Support Laws: How To Handle Child Support Modification Pro Se

Question: My question is about child support laws and modifying my child support payments because of a significant drop in income while the custodial parent’s income has increased. My ex-wife and I live in separate states so I would like to know which state will handle this matter, what paperwork …

Divorce Advice For Fathers On Denying Visitation Due To Neglect

Question: I am a divorced dad with full child custody of my son, and my ex-wife has a limited visitation schedule over the summers. Every time my son comes back from parenting time with his mother he is a complete mess, i.e. dirty clothes, not properly fed, verbal skills are …

Modifying Parenting Time Because Of A New Work Schedule

Question: How do child custody agreements treat parenting time when one parent has to work an unusual schedule? My job schedule has changed so now I work for three or four weeks straight and then receive one or two weeks off before repeating the same schedule. Will the court grant …

Can I Modify Alimony As A Result Of Unemployment?

Question: In our divorce and child custody agreement, I agreed to pay my wife alimony in the amount of 50% of my earnings for life. Since the judgment was entered, I have lost my job so I want to modify the amount of alimony to reflect changes in my life …

Can child support be lowered due to travel expenses?

Question: Regarding a child support modification, I accepted a new job out of state that pays more money. My children will continue to live in their state. Can I modify my child support order to offset the travel expenses I will incur in order to continue seeing my kids during …

Can I modify child support if my wife now has lower living expenses?

Question: My question is about child support laws. I believe my ex-wife has moved in with her boyfriend and is no longer having to pay rent. Would I be successful in filing a modification to lower my child support payments because she is getting free housing?