Modification and a "do nothing" lawyer

[Squeakermom]

What is the name of your state? Missouri

I have been a child support paying, non-custodial parent for 18 years. My oldest son (aged 20) came to live with me in February 2005 and I figured I was due a reduction in child support so I hired an attrorney to do the modification. I paid him his retainer in May 2005 - and as of yet, there has only been 1 exchange of letters between him and my ex-husbands lawyer. I am continuing to pay (through division of child support) my full child support amount. Now - my lawyer is NOT returning my calls (and if he does he is quite short and rude).

I am wondering if I have any recourse against this lawyer - and can i possibly get back any of the hundreds of dollars of extra child support I've paid.

Thank you for your helpWhat is the name of your state?

 

[MrsK]

If you are paying through the state (and it looks like you are), file for a reduction with them. You and your ex may need to sign some paperwork changing custody from him/her to you. And I'd get a new lawyer.