Paying Spousal and Child Support in Tough Economic Times
Monday, December 7th, 2009In today’s economy, family lawyers are often faced with the proposition that existing marital and child support obligations are financially overburdening to the payor.
If you are a payor that has had a reduction in salary, what can you do?
If you fall into this category, you should contact a lawyer immediately and ask him/her to file a petition for modification. It may take several months before you get in front of a support master, but under Pa R.C. P. 1910.17 a reduction may be awarded retroactively to the date of the filing of the petition for modification. So, time is of the essence.
Am I eligible for a reduction in support if I voluntarily left my job?
No. Pa R.C.P. 1910.16-2(d) does not allow for a reduction in support if your separation is voluntary.
For more information on Support Orders or other Family Law issues please contact Daniel Hanifin at dhanifin@utbf.com.
