What to do if I have my children 23% of the time per court order that is now in place but when I add up 3 weeks of summer break, 1 week for X-mas, and 1 week for spring break it adds up 33%?
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What to do if I have my children 23% of the time per court order that is now in place but when I add up 3 weeks of summer break, 1 week for X-mas, and 1 week for spring break it adds up 33%?
Is this a good reason to ask for a modification of child support? Moreover, should I get an attorney.
Asked on January 18, 2013 under Family Law, California
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Based upon what you have written there seems to be a basis to seeking an increase in child support from the other parent. I would discuss the matter with him or her and see if you can reach an accord amongst yourselves.
If you cannot reach an agreement as to increased child support payments then you need to decide if filing a petition with the court is worth it in terms of dollars and cents for the amount of the increase. You can probably do the motion seeking such on your own but I do suggest that you have a family law attorney review the paperwork for any intended child support increase before you file it.
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