Lowering support
Q: I was divorced several years ago. Recently I lost my job and cannot make the support payments I was ordered. What do I do?
A: This is a very time urgent matter and needs to be dealt with quickly. Interest accumulates on support payments and often the amount of support can be reduced without too much difficulty. Because you will be asking the court to modify an order, you will be required to go and tell the court why you cannot make the payments. Typically spousal support payments can be reduced and sometimes stopped, child support payments are very rarely reduced to zero. Some of the mechanisms can be rather tricky and it is advised you speak to a lawyer soon about your situation.
