If I can’t afford alimony/child supportpayments right now, what do I do?
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If I can’t afford alimony/child supportpayments right now, what do I do?
I got divorce in 2008, I was ordered to pay my wife $20,000 and pay $1,100 in child support a month. I made $4000 in alimony payments but soon after lost my job and have only been working part-time. I continue to pay child support andam up-to-date with the payments. So what measures do I have to allocate in order to prevent any problems?
Asked on April 5, 2011 under Family Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
I am confused by what you mean what do you have to allocate to prevent any problem. Are you concerned about the alimony that is outstanding? It is remarkable that you have kept up the child support payments and it is admirable as well. But I can indeed understand how you would be nervous about the alimony. So I would make an application to the court to modify the child support and to allow you to pay smaller monthly installments on your alimony (which was a lump sum payment I am assuming) or see if you can have it reduced as well. You need to do this quickly before your ex attempts to get a judgement and garnish your salary here. Good luck to you.
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