I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.
child support modification after job loss. I've been dealing with this for about 13 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
What's the typical outcome in situations like this?
I went through almost the exact same thing.
What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
Family law attorney here. Child support modification after job loss is one of the most common motions I file. File the petition immediately -- courts will not retroactively reduce support before the filing date.
Demonstrate a substantial and involuntary change in circumstances. Bring documentation of job loss and evidence of job search efforts.