Modification of Child Support

Kate and Alec had two children, ages 5 and 7, when they divorced. No matter what Kate said, Alec refused to include in their divorce agreement a clause which would increase child support each year by inflation. As the children grew up, they became more expensive and Kate was having trouble making ends meet. She contacted Alec to tell him about her situation and how much the children's expenses had increased. Alec said, "So sue me." So she did.

After being served with a court date, Alec reluctantly agreed to increase child support to the amount according to the child support guidelines, using his current income and the children's current expenses, not the income and expenses at the time of the divorce.

Every parent knows first hand, the expense that goes into raising a child in this day and age. This becomes an even more daunting expense when two incomes suddenly become one. Children often become pawns in the midst of divorce proceedings, whether intentional or not.

Remember---child support is ALWAYS modifiable.