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Divorce Question — child support modification after job loss

Started by seeking_advice_business_owner_NY · Jan 12, 2026 · 1,243 views · 18 replies
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seeking_advice_business_owner_NY OP

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

child support modification after job loss. I've been dealing with this for about 4 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already done some research online but got conflicting advice.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

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worried_contractor_2026

Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I've handled similar cases. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under the relevant statute, actionable.

One important thing — there are strict deadlines for filing these claims. Don't wait too long.

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asking_for_friend_worker_TX

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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throwaway_homeowner_NY

NAL, but from what I've read, you should check your state's specific laws. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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NursePractitioner_LA

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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confused_tenant_2023

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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worried_business_owner_NC

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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worried_worker_TX

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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VCAnalyst_SF

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

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.

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newbie_trader_FL

Have you tried reaching out to your state's labor board? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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throwaway_buyer_FL

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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frustrated_tenant_2023

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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worried_creator_TX

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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InsuranceGuy_FL

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

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eComm_Seller_2022

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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frustrated_buyer_advice

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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confused_parent_advice

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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LandlordTom_TX

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.

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