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Child support is never enough. How could it ever be? When you take one household and split it into two you will have twice the expense, and everyone has less. You either find a way to make more money, or you look for ways to cut costs. You might even have to rely on community services to get by. Examples are, gleaners markets, food boxes, rental and energy assistance, grants and scholarships for rec. centers, camps, and schools, clothes closets, and low income counseling centers just to name a few. It is very unlikely that you will qualify for welfare, since you do have income. Researching what community services are available in you area is a much better option than taking a second job, which will take you away from the children even longer. Calling 211 on your phone is a good place to start.

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Run, don't walk, to the courthouse and file a request to modify/terminate support. (FYI, the courts cannot reduce/terminate child support retroactively.)

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Can only a certain percentage of paycheck be deducted for child support even if it means not paying the full amount of court determined support amount per month in Ohio?

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In California can child support be order if child is in someone else name?

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Can child support be reduced if the custodial parent gets a job?

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What is the law in Texas about paying child support when entering a new marriage?

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If you are a college student do you still have to pay child support?

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