Sunday, April 7, 2013

Lose your Job? Don't Let Child Support Pile Up; File for Reduction with Court


 It's hard for men to admit that they need to reduce their child support when they've been laid off. It's like a double whammy of "I'm not a good employee" and "I'm not a good provider." But the reality is that sticking your head in the sand in hard times, like now, is not the answer. This economic meltdown that everyone seems to be effected by, is hitting home hard. Unemployment rates are up, employers are cutting hours to the bone, and there are 'For Lease' signs in many of the commercial spots where there used to be a business. People could be out of work for a very longtime, and avoiding the topic will only make it worse.    

Fathers frequently end up with huge back child support obligations because they were laid off. They don't go in to the court and seek a modification based on their now non-existent income, they're prideful and they are fearful. That "hope to have  new job soon" optimism is necessary to get through the day, but don't let it be an excuse to avoid protecting yourself with a child support reduction.


Men are strong willed creatures, sometimes too strong for their own good. Men can be so sure that things will turn around that they will ignore the realities of what is happening. They let their fears rule their actions and use hope to offset the fear, rather than action. This is a huge mistake.  read more athttp://www.divorce360.com/divorce-articles/child-support/collection/the-mens-room-paying-child-support.aspx?artid=1452

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