Challenging High Child Support Payment Obligations in Court

 Each state and jurisdiction has its very own set of guidelines for calculating child support payments. They consider a number of concerns, including (but not limited to) the child's daily needs (food, housing, clothing). In addition, the quality of life they had before the parents divorced, as well as the income of the custodial and non-custodial parents, are taken into account.

 

But sometimes, the calculations can be outrageously high for the non-custodial parent. Sometimes, it can even cause the other parent to go further into debt. Unable to pay their own living expenses and make them have to get a part-time job or work more overtime - to make ends meet.

 

In addition to the court-ordered child support payments, the non-custodial parent may even be ordered to pay half of the daycare, medical, and other expenses that they would have been responsible for if they had continued the marriage as it was.

 

However, you could fight the ridiculous child support payments. To do that, you must file a child support modification request with the courts alleging that the court "failed" to make the right child support payments and did not recognize the amount expected to take care of the child.

 

It is crucial that you show that you are not avoiding your commitments to pay child support. But that you want to pay what is reasonable, without putting your own financial position in jeopardy and causing your own misery, as this could further put you behind on your already extreme child support payments.

 

By being reasonable with the court and citing the errors that were made in determining the payment amounts, you will more than likely have your case heard by the courts with concern and have your obligations reconsidered by a judge.

 

Do not waste time in the uncertainty of losing custody of your kids or having the least visitation rights by not grasping child custody laws. Contact Mr. Binoye Jos at Jos Family Law for the best advice. Find the right custody arrangement and guarantee success with the top Anaheim divorce attorney. For a free initial consultation, call Jos Family Law at 1-714~733-7066.