Can my husband get his child support reduced to less?

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   Penelope Blizzard-McGrathPro

   Ronkonkoma Divorce / Separation Lawyer

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   Answered January 25, 2013 05:46. The basis for a downward modification is to show an unanticipated and unreasonable change in circumstances since the last court order of support. Getting married and Having more children is not seen as a basis for a downward modification of support.

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   Lawrence Weinreich

   Westbury Child Support Lawyer

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   Answered January 25, 2013 08:10. The short answer is no. He does not have grounds for a reduction in support because he now has more children.
   
   
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   Maria C. Tebano

   Newtonville Family Law Attorney

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   Answered January 25, 2013 18:00. No, that is not accurate. The fact that he is married with more children will not result in a decrease of his child support obligation. He can only get a decrease by establishing a change in circumstances since the date of the support order. The facts presented will not be sufficient.

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