The economic downtown has affected many Americans with job losses, reduced work hours and cutbacks across many industries.
If you are a divorced parent, you may request child support modifications if your income changes, dropping or increasing significantly. Many parents are surprised to learn that if they quit their jobs, they are not entitled to request a reduction in the amount of child support they pay.
I also represent divorced parents facing serious illness or injury who need to modify child support obligations.
My name is attorney Peter J. Dolan, founder of Dolan & Mayerson, PC in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. I have ten years of experience helping parents and children through the difficulty of divorce. My goal is to make the modification of child support payments as smooth as possible for you and your family.
Contact me to schedule an initial consultation in my law offices in Pottstown. I will discuss your questions about child support modification, and am glad to explain how the court process supporting child support modifications works. If you prefer, call my Pottstown office toll free at 866-664-8002 or fax 610-906-1575.
A Difficult Process Made Easier with Skilled Counsel
Dolan & Mayerson, PC is committed to providing excellent service to every client before, during and after divorce. Our law office has software which mirrors the child support calculator software used by the Domestic Relations Office to determine monthly child support obligations.
Simply bring in a pay stub and estimate your former spouse's income. Our professional staff can then roughly calculate the monthly payment you would owe.
Generally, parents are responsible for paying child support until the child is eighteen years or older. Retirement accounts may be tapped for child support, while student loans are exempt, because they are not considered income.
Call Me ASAP If You Fall Behind on Child Support Payments
If you are in financial trouble due to the downturn, I do not recommend skipping child support payments. Your driver's license may be suspended or revoked, and you could lose your professional license. You could be denied a passport or even a fishing or hunting license. If you win the lottery or qualify for a Federal tax refund, those funds could be confiscated.
If you need to pursue child support modifications due to a change in your job or economic status, please call me as soon as possible at 866-664-8002 or contact me online to schedule an initial consultation. You will find my lawyer fees flexible, with a choice of reasonable hourly or percentage-based payments.
