Question:

My ex has filed a motion to reduce her child support obligation. The child support order is only 9 months old as is the divorce decree. Is it true that she just has to prove it to be in the best interest of the child as stated in the Kansas statutes?

Answer:

I must inform you that I am not licensed to practice in Kansas. However, Cordell & Cordell has many attorneys licensed and located in Kansas who would be happy to help you. Because each state has different laws governing child support, it is important that you contact a domestic litigation attorney licensed in Kansas prior to taking any action.
 
Kansas has child support guidelines that must be consulted.  Your wife will most likely have to show that she has had a decrease in income for a valid reason in order for a court to reduce the amount of child support that she must contribute.  It is never in the best interest of a child to have less money allocated to care for his or her needs.  Your wife must offer a compelling reason for a court to reduce the amount of money she must contribute.

Steven “Lee” Akins, Jr. is a Staff Attorney in the Memphis, Tennessee office of Cordell & Cordell, P.C. Mr. Akins practices exclusively in the area of domestic relations. He received his BBA in Finance from Southern Methodist University and continued his education to receive his Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University.