Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Child Support Abatement Motion
My ex-husband lost his job in October. Since his severance ended, he has been writing me a check for 20% of his unemployment check. A week or so ago, I received in the mail a motion to abate child support and school payments until such time as he gets a job.

I just wanted to know if this was justified, if the judge will agree to this (considering he is receiving unemployment), and if I need a lawyer when I go to court for this motion (I do not currently have a lawyer). There are other circumstances, such as him traveling and driving a rental car since losing his job also, one trip to CA I have documentation of. Should I bring this up in the motion hearing?

I�m very unsure of what to do in this matter, but I cannot make it without the child support and help with my son�s school. Is this a viable option for him? How can I fight this when I go to court? And should I find a lawyer (even though I�m very low on money), since I do not currently have one?

Thank you.

Asked on 3/08/04, 6:38 pm

Mary McDonagh McDonagh-Faherty Law Offices

0 users found helpful

0 attorneys agreed

Re: Child Support Abatement Motion

You must raise all relevant factors including his spending and what he is taking in. The judge will look at all factors including your situation.

Answered on 3/09/04, 11:55 am

Keywords

Match Any Match All

Country

State

Area of Law