Are there ways to reduce the amount of child support I owe?

Yes, there are ways to reduce the amount of child support you owe in Nebraska. Depending on your financial situation, you may be able to negotiate a lower payment amount with the custodial parent. If you are seeking a reduction, it’s essential to provide financial documents, such as a copy of your income tax return or paycheck stubs, that will help prove your current financial situation. In addition, Nebraska permits parents to enter into agreements regarding child support payments, which may involve reduced payments for the paying parent. Such agreements must be in writing and signed by both the paying parent and the custodial parent. The agreement must then be approved by the court. Nebraska’s court also allows for parents to modify or terminate a child support order under certain circumstances such as a change in income or change in custody. If you are seeking a modification or termination of an existing court order, you must file a motion to modify or terminate the order. Finally, if you are a paying parent and your children are not enrolled in school, you may be able to reduce your child support payments by taking advantage of the “educational opportunity period” provision. This allows parents to lower their payments when their children are not enrolled in school, so long as the parent can demonstrate that the children are enrolled in a vocational, post-secondary, or other form of educational opportunity.

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