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Oct 06
2001
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Ask a Lawyer: Modifications to child support when mother quits jobPosted by: Dads Divorce on Oct 6, 2001 Tagged in: support , SC , motions , mortgage , Modification , Maintenance , insurance , health , Child Support , child , Ask A Lawyer
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Question:
I am fighting a dilemna regarding a request to increase child support. My child's mother just resigned from her position at work. She has a stressful job and does not really feel like jumping back into a position just because... She was carrying our child on her insurance, but asked that I take over while she is out of work. I am self-employed so it was cheaper for her than it would be for me. I have since added him to my insurance which costs me an extra $400.00 a month. She has asked that I cover her mortgage each month until she gets a job. She has always been a hard worker and I am not worried about her employment. Can she take me to court if I do not agree to help her out?
Answer:
Allow me to preface my answer to your question with the disclaimer that I am not licensed to practice law in the state of South Carolina. You are divorced from her or are not married to her correct? Then no she can not take you to court for her mortgage. As far as the child support, she can request that the Court order you cover support, but in general your child support obligation will decrease because it is such a huge commitment for you, assuming your income is the same and she can not prove a valid reason for her decrease in income.
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