What If I Can No Longer Afford Child Support?

Life can be unpredictable, and circumstances at the time of a divorce are often subject to change. Perhaps you lost your job or had to take a cut in pay or your hours of employment have been reduced. If your income in no longer adequate to pay court-ordered child support, you need the assistance of a Glendale divorce attorney. At the Law Offices of Dabbah & Haddad, APC, we have helped many clients get the modifications they were seeking in child support, spousal support, child custody, and visitation matters. Our firm has the skill and experience to help you present your case to the judge in the best possible light. 

We are well-versed in divorce and family law, and we can inform you of your rights and responsibilities, guide you through the process, and look out for your best interests from start to finish. As with any post-divorce modification, the burden of proof is on the petitioner in child support matters. You will need to present a well-documented, convincing case to the judge as to why your child support payments should be modified. The stronger your case is, the more likely you are to receive the change you need. Our seasoned divorce lawyer can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.

Although your income may have been drastically reduced, it is important to continue making your court-ordered payments in the full amount until you get approval from the court for a modification. Child support modifications are not retroactive. If the court approves a lower amount for child support, that change will not be effective until the new order approving the modification is issued by the court. If you have lost your job or suffered a serious setback in your financial circumstances, do not wait to contact our firm. We may be able to help you petition the court for a modification. Delay could be costly!

Contact us for compassionate and effective representation in your child support modification.