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I am being wrongfully charged. my ex-wife lied and she’s getting more of my income than I am
Q) I am being wrongfully charged. I was getting ssi and my sons received a check also, but my exwife lied and she’s getting more of my income than I am. I can’t afford my own houseing. I have to live with relatives! Please help me!
A) If you feel your ex-wife has lied about her income in order to get more child support income you should look at filing for a modification of your child support order. It’s best to seek legal representation in this situation. You need to prove that she lied about her income. If you have copies of her pay stubs that will make a great case for you. An attorney can argue your case before a judge. The judge needs to see the documentation you have to prove your case. If you try and file through CSE your information can get lost and tons will slip through the craps. Try hiring an attorney to assist you.
Your child support payments can be changed only by a court’s modification order. The modification process can increase or decrease payments. The ways you can lower child support payments will vary by circumstance. You will need to convince a court that the financial situation of one or both of the parents has changed substantially generally. To lower your payments, you will need to file a motion in court to modify your child support payments. Most courts have pre-printed “fill in the blank” motion forms You will need to file this motion in the court that issued the initial child support order.