Legal Question in Family Law in Connecticut
My ex husband filed a motion to modify support in August inHartford and it was rejected buy the judge can he file again any time soon?
Asked on 10/17/14, 2:02 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
John Heffernan
Heffernan Legal Group, LLP
He can file, but the criterion will always be the same: Has there been a substantial change in financial circumstances since the last time an order was entered - usually defined as 15% up or down in the income of either party.
Answered on 10/17/14, 4:09 pm
Joseph Maya
Maya Murphy, P.C.
Your ex-husband is entitled to modify support only if his income has changed, the cost of taking care of the child has changed, or the support order is at least 15% higher or lower than the amount required by the support guidelines. If your ex-husband�s motion was denied in August, chances are the circumstances have not changed by October so his motion is likely to be denied again.
Answered on 10/20/14, 6:00 am