can a judge reduce me the child support payment if a have a family and two minor children to support with my current wife??
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can a judge reduce me the child support payment if a have a family and two minor children to support with my current wife??
im about to be judge for child support my question that if the child support can be reduced because i am remarried and have another 2 childrens with my current wife and practicly i have to support my current childrens they both are minors and i want to see if the judge can reduce the child support
Asked on June 19, 2009 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
J.V., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
If you are going to be appearing before the judge as I believe you said you are this is a request you can make. However on average it is not something that will be done if the amount of the support is reasonable based on your income. Courts tend to do their best not to punish an child with another woman simply because the father now has additional children to support.
I do not however know if in fact the judge will deny your request and depending on the financial situation of all parties he can entertain the idea. If you want to ensure your rights are protected and that someone is looking out for your best interest you may want to look into hiring a local attorney who will do just that. Because the courtroom can be very intimidating sometimes a person is best served by having a local attorney there to help them through. There are many attorneys in your area who specialize in support. At least give one a call to discuss your situation before the hearing date. Good luck
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