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Attorney Lauren Fields

Top Ten Ways To Lower Your Child Support

Jan. 5, 2023

 By Lauren Fields

1.      Negotiate a lower amount with the other parent: It may be possible to negotiate a lower amount of child support with the other parent, either through mediation or directly.

2.      Propose a parenting plan that reflects the actual time the children spend with each parent: If the children spend a significant amount of time with you, a parenting plan that reflects this can result in a lower amount of child support being ordered.

3.      Seek a modification of the child support order: If your financial situation has changed significantly since the child support order was issued, you may be able to seek a modification of the order. This can be done through the court or by negotiating a new agreement with the other parent.

4.      Demonstrate a change in the children's needs: If the children's needs have changed significantly since the child support order was issued, this may be grounds for seeking a modification of the order.

5.      Prove that the other parent is earning more income: If the other parent has significantly increased their income since the child support order was issued, this may be grounds for seeking a modification of the order.

6.      Prove that the other parent is not paying for the children's needs: If the other parent is not using the child support payments to meet the children's needs, this may be grounds for seeking a modification of the order.

7.      Seek the help of a child custody lawyer: A child custody lawyer can help you advocate for your rights as a parent and negotiate a lower amount of child support.

8.      Consider the impact on the children: It's important to consider the impact on the children when determining child support. A lower amount of child support may not always be in their best interests, so it's important to consider their needs as well.

9.      Communicate with the other parent: Open and honest communication with the other parent can help you come to an agreement on a lower amount of child support.

10.  Be flexible: Being flexible and willing to compromise can help you and the other parent reach an agreement on a lower amount of child support.