Published: November 30, -0001

Family Law: What to Do if You Want to Have Your Child Support Payments Reduced

As a parent, you probably understand the importance of helping with the care of your child by paying child support. However, if you feel that your child support payments are too high, or if you are having trouble making your payments, you could wonder what you can do about the situation.

You might not realize it, but it is often possible to have your child support payments reduced. Follow these steps if you are in need of a child support reduction.

Hire a Lawyer

Although you can file for a hearing to have your child support reduced on your own, it is better to hire a lawyer who specializes in family law to help you. If you are looking for an attorney that you can trust, contact the Law Offices of Elena Mebtahi.

Gather Supporting Documentation

For best results, you will need to have supporting documentation to help you with your request. For example, bringing your paycheck stubs will help you prove that you are not making enough to pay your child support. Bringing medical bills or other proof of your injuries or health issues can help you get a temporary reduction while you are healing from an injury or an illness. Your attorney can talk to you more about your situation and can help you determine which documents you should gather before your hearing.

If you are paying more in child support than you can afford, contact us at the Law Offices of Elena Mebtahi so that we can help you with your case.