Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Re: Reduction in Child Support

Part of it depends on whether your ex will oppose the reduction or not. The FOC will review your info and make a recommendation - if there are other factors besides your pay which you think entitle you to a reduction, such as having the kids a lot more than you used to, etc., mention that in your submission to the FOC.

You can always try that first, and see if you are happy with the recommendation/reduction, and then if not, hire an attorney to file a motion in court and argue the reasons why you are entitled to a reduction. If it is Wayne County FOC, it takes a while for them to evaluate your info, so you'll have to be patient.

If you decide you need an attorney, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks and good luck.

Re: Reduction in Child Support

What an attorney will offer could be valuable, b/c that person would have (hopefully) a track record with your judge.

The FOC decides, however, so you want to make your case as convincing as possible, answering all the "why should I" questions the FOC officer is likely to have. FOC decides, judge issues an order if s/he agrees. And, they usually do.

Note, that you can mediate child support, so if your ex can be convinced, and agree in writing, then FOC will probably go along with it.