Domestic Support Obligations in Elizabethtown: What If I Lose My Job?

Going through a divorce is a difficult and emotional process. Issues regarding custody, child support, alimony and property division are often highly contested matters. Emotions run high on both sides. Once everything is settled, changing anything can be difficult. However, life is fluid and the financial situation of the parties may require that domestic support obligations be modified after the final order has been issued. When this is the case, you need an experienced Elizabethtown divorce attorney to help you petition the court for a modification of your domestic support obligation.

The experienced divorce attorneys of Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples have represented hundreds of clients in alimony and child support cases. Our attorneys use their experience and knowledge of family law to protect your right to receive or pay a fair amount of support. If you have questions about alimony or child support in Elizabethtown, contact our office at (270) 351-6032 to schedule a free consultation. We will discuss the facts of your case and advise you of your legal options.

Modifying Your Domestic Support Obligation

Unfortunately, things happen that create situations where you may need to seek a modification of your domestic support obligation. A common problem that we see often is when a person loses his or her job and is unable to continue paying the amount of alimony and/or child support ordered by the court. The person’s financial situation has dramatically changed and the need for a modification is apparent. The court does not automatically grant a modification for short-term unemployment. The court expects you to actively seek employment so that you can continue paying your domestic support obligations.

You cannot stop paying your child support and alimony just because you lost your job. If you stop paying your support payments without an order from the court, you will be in contempt of court and will face severe penalties for violating your domestic support order. However, there are situations where the court will grant a modification of alimony or child support based on the loss of income. In order to determine if you are eligible for a modification of your domestic support obligation, you will need to consult with an experienced Elizabethtown divorce attorney.

If you have lost your job or you have experienced a decrease in income, the best thing you can do is contact our office as soon as possible to discuss your situation with one of our attorneys. Each case is different; therefore, we must review the facts of your case in order to determine if you are a good candidate for a modification of your support order. We will do our best to help you find a solution to your problem that is affordable and will keep you out of trouble with the court.

Contact an Experienced Elizabethtown Domestic Support Obligation Attorney

We’ve Helped Thousands of KY Families, we can help you!

The family law attorneys of Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples, PSC have over 50 years of combined legal experience. If you have lost your job and you are having trouble paying your child support or alimony, we can help you. We represent clients throughout Central Kentucky .

Contact us at our Radcliff and Elizabethtown Office in Hardin County at (270) 351-6032 or toll-free at 1-800-754-HELP to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys who handle domestic support obligation questions. You may also contact our office through our convenient online contact form.