Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

I curently live in the state of Arizona. I am paying 400$ a month for child support. I am joining the Marine Corps in a few months and i know my salery will be way less than the current. My question is. What do i have to do to change the amount i pay for child support? Or does it automaticly change one I join the military?


Asked on 8/10/11, 10:04 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Scott Hyder Law Office of Scott W. Hyder, PLC

Yes, you can petition the court for a change in settlement if you can back it up with proof of a lower income. You should get a lawyer to help you. Feel free to call me.

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Answered on 8/10/11, 11:13 am
Rich Peters R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.

IT DOES NOT AUTMOATICALLY CHANGE. You need to file a Petition. And, since child support cannot be modified retroactively, every month you wait is a month you lose.

I realize this response is very delayed. I had been out of the LAWGURU response mode for awhile.

However, if you still desire such, we can certainly help you consider and then pursue your options. This is obviously a very important matter, and you should not go in alone.

One of our attorneys can explain the issues and procedures better in person. As you can imagine, there is too much to cover via email. We offer free 1/2 hour consultations, in which we can discuss your matter in detail.

Please call us directly to discuss the specifics of your matter, or contact my assistant Alicia or my paralegal Jennifer to schedule your free 1/2 hour consultation.

/s/ Rich J. Peters

R.J. Peters & Assoc., P.C.

1422 North 2nd Street, Suite 100

Phoenix, Arizona 85004

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Answered on 9/14/11, 7:59 am


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