Legal Question in Family Law in Mississippi

How do I reduce the child support I pay?

My husband pays child support in Mississippi.His income has dropped dramatically.We cannot afford a lawyer.The matter is urgent because we are having significant financial problems.We are paying a supplemental payment to catch up the arrears.The child is not living with her mother anymore.We found her address on internet.Her mom lives in different city.How can we prove this?She has three years until she turns 21.


Asked on 12/12/03, 11:30 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Waldrop Holley, Waldrop, Nearn & Lazarov P.C.

Re: How do I reduce the child support I pay?

You need to file a petition to reduce or terminate the child support asap. Otherwise, your spouse will be responsible for the child support until reduced or terminated by the court. As far as how to prove where the child is you would call the child into court.

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Answered on 12/12/03, 1:34 pm


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