If my ex-wife and I have joint custody of our 4 girls and she has custodial custody but I have them most of the time, how do I reduce my child support obligations?

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If my ex-wife and I have joint custody of our 4 girls and she has custodial custody but I have them most of the time, how do I reduce my child support obligations?

Our girls are 16,13,10, and 7. The oldest lives with me and has for the last 2 years; the other 3 stay with me 65 to 70% of the time. I’m getting beat up on child support. If the oldest 2 gorls sign to live with me, can the support issue be done away with or educed? I want all 4 of them but don’t have the money to fight in court. I was just wondering where I stand.

Asked on September 3, 2012 under Family Law, Georgia

Answers:

B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

You can file a motion with the court to change or modify the child support order on the basis that you do have custody of the child or children for longer periods of time.  If one or more of them want to sign to live with you and they are older, then you have a better chance of getting custody and thus getting the child support modified.  If your ex- agrees with the modification, the process will be much cheaper because it doesn't require a drawn-out contested hearing.  If your ex- opposes the motion, then the process could be a bit longer and cost more-- because it involves more in court time, thus higher fees.  Even if you don't have a lot of money, the long-term gain could be worth the investment in the modification.


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