What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
My ex and I have two adopted foster care children 12 and 19 (the 19 year old is in Alabama, no longer living with either of us) We have been divorced now for 8 years. In the initial agreement I was told I did not have to pay child support due to my financial situation. I was paying my ex anyway..not an official agreement, but our own. I stopped paying her just recently (for many reasons, one of which was that I didn't think the money was going for the kids). She still receives money from the state as well as healthcare is taken care of via the state for the 12 year old.
Recently I received a child support modification from the court. She feels as if my situation has changed and she is now demanding child support to be paid.
My financial situation is the same. In fact I recently filed for bankruptcy and we may lose our house.
My question is: Can she request this since she is still getting money from the state? What generally can I expect at this juncture? I do not have the money for a lawyer and feel as if I am backed against a wall.
I have no problem paying but am concerned about where it goes as well as what the amount would be. I am so worried that we will lose our house.
Which ultimately would effect the kids. Any advice would be appreciated.
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
My ex and I have two adopted foster care children 12 and 19 (the 19 year old is in Alabama, no longer living with either of us) We have been divorced now for 8 years. In the initial agreement I was told I did not have to pay child support due to my financial situation. I was paying my ex anyway..not an official agreement, but our own. I stopped paying her just recently (for many reasons, one of which was that I didn't think the money was going for the kids). She still receives money from the state as well as healthcare is taken care of via the state for the 12 year old.
Recently I received a child support modification from the court. She feels as if my situation has changed and she is now demanding child support to be paid.
My financial situation is the same. In fact I recently filed for bankruptcy and we may lose our house.
My question is: Can she request this since she is still getting money from the state? What generally can I expect at this juncture? I do not have the money for a lawyer and feel as if I am backed against a wall.
I have no problem paying but am concerned about where it goes as well as what the amount would be. I am so worried that we will lose our house.
Which ultimately would effect the kids. Any advice would be appreciated.
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?