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Modify Child Support if You’re Facing Income Losses Due to COVID-19

Apr 25, 2020 | Child Support, COVID-19 Pandemic, Spousal Support

Child Support and Spousal Support orders may need to be modified if your income has changed. The attorneys at Drury Pullen, A Professional Law Corporation want to share this article published by Hello Divorce.

By Erin Levine, Mar 18, 2020
CLICK LINK FOR THE FULL ARTICLE: Published by Hello Divorce https://hellodivorce.com/modify-child-spousal-support-coronavirus-covid19/ 

Losing your job or small business is devastating. Especially if you’re also paying child or spousal support. Just remember that you are not alone; this is happening to people in communities all over the country. But there are ways to make adjustments now (and later) so you can continue to make payments, but at a level that is more appropriate given the state of your current income.

In general, keep in mind that any adjustments made to spousal and child support payments will need to go through the court to become enforceable.

First: Be Upfront and Honest

Best Case Scenario: An Agreement On Your Own (in Writing)

Can’t Agree? File to Modify Support Back to the Date Your Income Took a Hit

For more information about child support and spousal support, visit https://drurypullenlaw.com/family-law/child-support/ and https://drurypullenlaw.com/family-law/spousal-support/

The attorneys at Drury Pullen, A Professional Law Corporation are available to assist you with your Family Law needs. Call (805) 879-7523 to schedule a consultation or fill out the Contact Us form on the website, click here https://drurypullenlaw.com/contact-us/

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