Helping to Modify Child Support Orders
Child support is determined by the courts and refers to payments made by one parent to the other to be used to pay for the basic needs of their children. Unlike spousal support or alimony, these payments are intended only to be used for the care of the children. Child support can be used to pay for things like clothing, food, shelter, medical care and education.
When one parent wishes to modify the child support order, they must prove that they have had a substantial, permanent and unanticipated “change in circumstances.” At the Law Office of Steven M. Cytryn, we are well-versed in helping clients prove this to the court.
The Process of Modification
We can help you present your case to a judge and assist you in gathering and providing documents to back up your claim that circumstances have changed.
A judge will consider a variety of factors before deciding if an increase or decrease in child support payments is justified. Some of the common factors considered include:
- A significant change in the financial situation of one parent, such as a new job or the loss of a job.
- A drastic increase in the cost of living for one parent.
- A loss of a house or apartment.
- A sickness or injury to one of the parents, or the child.
- Changes to the child’s health, and/or educational needs.
Because of the complexity of child support modifications and the myriad of factors involved in determining an outcome, it’s important to have an experienced New Jersey family law attorney like Steven M. Cytryn on your side.
How to Enforce Child Support?
Unfortunately, it’s common for one parent to stop paying or continually be late on their child support payments. In New Jersey, the Child Support Agency’s job is to act in cases like this and ensure payments are made.
But you also have the option of contacting an attorney who can help you file a motion with the court and request a judge to order your spouse to make overdue payments, and to make future payments on time. Our firm has worked with numerous clients to help them enforce child support payments and ensure their children receive the financial support from parents which they were promised and deserve
Contact a Skilled New Jersey Family Law Attorney
At the Law Office of Steven M. Cytryn, LLC, we have the skill and experience to help you with your child support modification and enforcement efforts. Contact us at (732) 214-1103 today for a consultation.
