CS Mod by Atty General

[jb8849]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Utah

I asked for a child support modification in June. I lost my job last December and returned to school full-time. I spoke with the child support offices today. My case to being referred to the Utah Attorney General's office for the modification. My ex doesn't agree with the amount (anything over $200.00/month is too much for him - we've fought this battle for 10 years).

I've searched on the internet and can't find the steps the attorney general's office will take to review my child support for a modification. Will they have a hearing first or just a review on their own? Does anyone know? By the way, my ex is claiming the income he earned and that was reported on his W-2 last year isn't his real income (huh?) - his income is much lower. Will the attorney general's office give him much credence to that fact?

 

[legalcuriosity]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? Utah

I asked for a child support modification in June. I lost my job last December and returned to school full-time. I spoke with the child support offices today. My case to being referred to the Utah Attorney General's office for the modification. My ex doesn't agree with the amount (anything over $200.00/month is too much for him - we've fought this battle for 10 years).

I've searched on the internet and can't find the steps the attorney general's office will take to review my child support for a modification. Will they have a hearing first or just a review on their own? Does anyone know? By the way, my ex is claiming the income he earned and that was reported on his W-2 last year isn't his real income (huh?) - his income is much lower. Will the attorney general's office give him much credence to that fact?

Under what condition did you lose your job? Have you made viable attempts to find similar employment? While it's great you decided to go back to school, if it isn't job-training/vocational-based, that will not have a factor as relieving any part of YOUR support towards the child. After all, since you lost your job, where did the $$ come from for school?

 

[jb8849]

Laid off ...

I'm working in the same field that I've worked for over ten years. According to Utah statue, they cannot penalize you for returning to school for completing your education (especially since I took out loans for the schooling). I work for a CPA firm and I'm getting my accounting degree. His income has increased significantly since four years ago (because he lied about his income then and I have proof). So, the modification is long overdue and it's fair. Besides, he owes me over $5,000 in back support that he's been behind on since 1999.

Back to my original question, what steps does the attorney general's office take in a review? Do they review first and court if deemed necessary? Anyone know?

 

[legalcuriosity]

Back to my original question, what steps does the attorney general's office take in a review? Do they review first and court if deemed necessary? Anyone know?

I wasn't implying being "penalized", but because you chose to go back to school, you will still be held financially responsible for your part of child support. The same rules would apply for the father.

Maybe you can contact the AG's office or see if this info is available on their website. None of us can tell you exactly what decision they'll make since there are different factors that can come into play.