Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

where to find form for motion to reduce child support

i have two children which i have paid child support for and have never missed a payment for seven years.

daughter 13 years old and son 18 years old. the 18

year old has now graduated high school and i would like to reduce my child support legaly as my x wife

is now earning 100,000 or more per year and i am

earning 36,000 per year. the court tells me that to

reduce support i need to file a motion to reduce child

support. they have no form for me to file and say i

need a lawyer to do this my question is can i get this

form so i can do this myself??? where can i find this.


Asked on 7/10/01, 9:19 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Paul B. Ward Law Offices of Paul B. Ward

Re: where to find form for motion to reduce child support

The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court in the county where the children reside should be able to help you. You would need to see an intake officer and explain your situation. I do not understand someone telling you that an attorney is absolutely necessary. The J&DR Courts have their own preprinted forms.

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Answered on 7/11/01, 12:17 pm
Robert Beard Attorney at Law

Re: where to find form for motion to reduce child support

There is a form DC-630 entitled "Motion to Amend or Review Order." I think, however, that it is no longer being printed and distributed by the Virginia Supreme Court. You may wish to ask specifically if the Court has a copy of the DC-630, or if you can obtain one from a juvenile court in a nearby jurisdiction.

You should know that the rules concerning modification of child support when one of several children turns 18 can be very complicated and technical in Virginia, and you may wish to seek legal advice.

The Virginia Lawyers Referral Service can refer you to an attorney in your area who will agree in advance to a small fee for an initial consultation.

The web site is:

http://www.vsb.org/vlrs.html

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The answer to the question above does not constitute the establishment of an attorney-client relationship. The information provided is general in nature, and is not intended to, nor is there any representation that it does, meet your legal needs. You are strongly encouraged to obtain the services of legal counsel to pursue any legal rights and remedies you may have.

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Answered on 7/11/01, 4:38 pm


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