under what circumstances can child support be reduced?
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under what circumstances can child support be reduced?
I am getting married in 5 months to a man who has 2 kids. He can’t afford his bills after child support is taken out now, let alone to provide for my and daughter and I. I pay his bills right now but since I moved in with him I lost the minimal assistance I get including Medicaid on my daughter who does no receive any child support. By getting married, can we petition to decrease his amount of child support since he will have my daughter and future children to support also? And if we petition to have his kids in our home more often could we get the child support lowered? The mother spends it on herself because her mom pays all her bills and bought her house, so she does not need the money
Asked on January 3, 2013 under Family Law, Ohio
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country child support can be reduced when there is a change in one's financial status where his nor her net monthly income is reduced or the other parent's income on a monthly basis has increased. Another basis is when the percentage of custody changes between the parents. The upcoming marriage could trigger a basis for a modification of child support.
Based upon what you have written, I suggest that you consult further with a family law attorney for assistance.
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