what to do if we are currently paying child support of $700 a month but are struggling to feed our own kids?
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what to do if we are currently paying child support of $700 a month but are struggling to feed our own kids?
We have not yet made the modifications to the child support yet. The women who we are giving the child support to is not the caregiver. The child is with her grandfather since she was born and have not received any of the money we currently pay her. We are barely putting food on the table to feed our own kids and the mother of the child is getting paid and spending it on god knows what. She is getting arrested this week for social security fraud aswell and is currently a stripper.
Asked on July 26, 2012 under Family Law, Arizona
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Okay there is a lot going on here but you hit the nail on the head: you have to request a modification of the order. Generally it is for a "change in circumstances" meaning usually the loss of a job. But I would urge you to consider a different path here. Possibly taking custody of the child given the ircumstances regarding the Mother. Speak with some one in your area. Good luck.
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