What if I can’t afford to pay child support?

If you can’t afford to pay your child support, you should contact the local child support office in Virginia. The local office can help you create a payment plan that works for you and meets the needs of the child or children. The payment plan will take into account the income and financial resources of both parents, the needs of the child, and the financial burden on both parents. If your financial situation suddenly changes and you need to lower your payments, it is important to contact the local child support office right away. Again, they can fashion a payment plan that better meets your financial ability. However, it is important to remember that child support payments cannot be waived or reduced without prior court approval and that you are still responsible for the full amount of the child support order until the court agrees to modify it. If you cannot pay child support that you owe and need more time to pay it, you may be able to obtain a child support modification. A modification is a change in the terms of the original court order. The court has the authority to change the amount of child support payments if an extreme change in circumstances has occurred since the original court order was made. If you have questions or need assistance with a child support issue, contact your local Virginia court clerk or an attorney who specializes in family law.

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