Child Support Modification Attorney In Kansas
In Kansas, child support is required from both parents of a child, because both parents should contribute to the financial and physical well-being of their kids. Child support payments are set through a statutory code, finalized by a judge, but many overlook that your financial situation can change at the drop of a hat. That’s why attorney Eric Morrison helps people across Prairie Village with the child support modifications process.
When Support Agreements No Longer Work, You Must Act
In a perfect world, when your circumstances change and you cannot afford a support agreement that you’ve locked into, it would change automatically. That’s not how child support agreements work, unfortunately.
To secure a child support modification, you must prove to the court that the existing agreement puts a burden on you and hampers your ability to provide for yourself. If successful, the court will reopen the income-based support calculations regarding and revisit the various financial support obligations:
- Healthcare costs
- Childcare costs
- Food costs
- Clothing costs
- Educational costs
Having children has never been an inexpensive endeavor, and the uncertainty of the next paycheck is very real. If you need to make a change to your support agreements, Morrison Law, LLC, is here to help you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Child Support Modification
When you’re worried about how you will pay your child support, you tend to push away any questions until you have time to think about them. This is the wrong instinct. Attorney Eric Morrison is ready to answer any questions you have, including the most common questions below.
How is child support calculated?
Child support payments are calculated by compiling all the income and financial resources of both parents into a statutorily approved calculator. That calculator then measures the variables of a child’s age and average costs of living to provide a fair payment. However, this process is just a snapshot, and it is not meant to be correct for the long haul.
Can child support payments be modified?
Yes. Child support payments can and should be modified when circumstances change.
What happens if child support is not paid?
If child support is not paid, there are a few child support enforcement options that you can consider. One common enforcement option is wage garnishment. Continued delinquency can lead to orders of contempt from the court. It’s also vital to know that if your child support is in arrears, and has not been paid up, it is harder to achieve a modification.
Get Help Resolving Difficult Child Support Questions
When you’ve worked hard and done your best to provide for your family, but you can’t provide for yourself, you are already going to far. It’s ok to ask for help. It’s ok to pursue a change. Reach out to attorney Eric Morrison to get help in altering the child support agreement you are under to make it so you can live the life you deserve. Call 913-232-2480 or send an email using this form.