Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana
do i have the right to request and increase in child support? if the parent got a settlement is the minor child entitled to some of that money?
Asked on 5/22/11, 9:33 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas
Mandie Seale Lucas
Unless the child was named in the damage suit as a party and awarded damages, there is no obligation. You can file for an increase in child support if you can show the paying party has at least a 25% increase in income.
Answered on 6/01/11, 2:56 pm