Child Support Modifications Increase During Recession

Parents around the country are having a hard time keeping up with their child support obligations, in large part due to the high unemployment rate caused by the recession. As job layoffs continue and more and more parents become strapped for cash, many are falling behind on their child support payments, and have begun turning to the courts for help.

Courts in every state, including California, have seen an increase in the number of parents requesting a modification of their child support order. If you are struggling to make your child support payments, you should take a moment to speak with an attorney at our office about requesting a modification. The courts will usually agree to lower a parent's child support obligations if the parent can demonstrate they have experienced a serious financial hardship or a significant change in circumstances. This might include a job layoff, trouble finding a new job, a debilitating injury, or being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.

At the Law Office of Teresa Beyers an experienced Los Angeles divorce attorney can help you fill out the necessary paperwork to request a modification, and explain to the judge why you deserve to have your child support payments lowered. Judges understand that many parents are struggling, and are usually willing to help as long as the request for the modification is done in the right way.

To set up an appointment with an attorney at our office, please call (213) 236-4400 today!