If my son is recieve SSI can I lower my child support?
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If my son is recieve SSI can I lower my child support?
Asked on October 5, 2012 under Family Law, Ohio
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Child support is set by the income of the non-custodial parent and the needs of the child. The court will first look and order a defendant to pay child support based on their income. If a child has special needs, then the court can order additional child support to meet those needs.
If you were only ordered to pay basic, income based child support, then you will probably not be successful in a reduction of child support. If you had additional child support entered on top of your regular obligation, then you may have a chance of getting it reduced. However, most courts will continue the obligation under the believe that you, not the government, should be providing support to the child.
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