Support orders, whether agreed to by the parties or determined by a court, are largely based upon the parties financial state at the time the order is made. As expected, the financial state of the parties involved is likely to change over time.

Individuals often find themselves in trouble with the court for failing to pay their court ordered spousal or child support. In difficult economic times, a person’s financial state can lead to them not being able to meet the support order.

Many people find that they are no longer making the income they were making when the court first calculated support obligations. Instead of contacting the court, some people simply discontinue making support payments. This strategy however is not a rational one.

If you find yourself in a situation were you can no longer meet your support obligations, it is imperative that you meet with an attorney to review your order. An experienced family law attorney can review the changed financial state, as well as the court order, and determine whether changes are appropriate.

If you are struggling to meet your support obligations, it is imperative that you contact an attorney to discuss your situation.

Please feel free to contact Wallin & Klarich to discuss your case. You can reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (888) 749-7428 for more information.