How can I request that a family court to determine, increase, or reduce a child support award?
If you want the family court to legally require your ex-partner or spouse to pay child support, then you are required to file a motion with your county family court. Filing a motion can be a very confusing experience for a common person. The basic documents of a motion include, a notice of motion, a certification, and a proposed form of order. Moreover, a motion should also include copies of your last three pay stubs, your recent tax return, and your W-2. These documents should be attached to your certification. You will also need to have a docket number before you can file for support. Child support is determined in a FM or a FD docket. A FM docket is for a divorce case. Meanwhile, a FD docket is used to determine child support for unmarried people. A docket number is used by the court to keep track of your case. You will also have to fill out a form called a CIS. (Case Information Statement) This form will make your head spin. However, it must be filed with your motion. Finally, you
Related Questions
- How does a family court determine a service members gross income to calculate his child support award?
- How does a family court determine a service member’s gross income to calculate his child support award?
- How can I request that a family court to determine, increase, or reduce a child support award?
