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My ex spouse has filed a Motion for Contempt against me for failure to pay child support. In response to that claim, can I file an action to reduce my child support obligation?

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My ex spouse has filed a Motion for Contempt against me for failure to pay child support. In response to that claim, can I file an action to reduce my child support obligation?

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Unless your ex spouse consents, you cannot file a claim for modification of child support under the same case number as the contempt action, and you would have to file a separate action for modification in the appropriate court.