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duckmom

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Oregon

Would it be possible for my oldest child's father (my ex, never married) to have his child support payments terminated if I become voluntarily underemployed? I am considering going back to college part-time to finish my degree and my ex is throwing a fit, saying that if I can afford to only work part-time then he is paying too much support. Basically I will be working part-time and going to school part-time, but will be saving about $1,200 a month by not having 3 kids in daycare (our mutual child and my 2 kids with my husband). I have been at my job for 5 years and am at the limits of my career until I can finish my degree. I am not looking to have his support payment increased, I am just wondering if he can have it lowered because I will be choosing to bring home less money. Thanks!
 


mistoffolees

Senior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Oregon

Would it be possible for my oldest child's father (my ex, never married) to have his child support payments terminated if I become voluntarily underemployed? I am considering going back to college part-time to finish my degree and my ex is throwing a fit, saying that if I can afford to only work part-time then he is paying too much support. Basically I will be working part-time and going to school part-time, but will be saving about $1,200 a month by not having 3 kids in daycare (our mutual child and my 2 kids with my husband). I have been at my job for 5 years and am at the limits of my career until I can finish my degree. I am not looking to have his support payment increased, I am just wondering if he can have it lowered because I will be choosing to bring home less money. Thanks!
Probably not. He can ask for you to be imputed an income equal to what you were earning before. That would not result in a reduction in CS. His payments will likely remain unchanged.
 

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