If after 6 months of being divorced my ex wants to lower child support but nothing has changed, does he have a right/change at getting this lowered?
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If after 6 months of being divorced my ex wants to lower child support but nothing has changed, does he have a right/change at getting this lowered?
Nothing has changed and won’t for several years when our oldest will head to college.
Asked on June 12, 2015 under Family Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Never say never, since sometimes courts or judges do odd things, but it is *very* unlikely that he could get a change in his supprort obligations unless the ex suffered some significant and long-lasting earning impairment--e.g. he's become disabled and can't work; he lost his job, can't get a new one, and can show that based on his age, education, experience and industry that he works in, that it is very unlikely he can get another job for anything like what he was earning. Otherwise, the courts are very reluctant to change support obligations, especially so soon after a divorce.
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