<\/a>Whether you\u2019re the spouse paying alimony and child support<\/a> to your ex, or the one receiving it, there may come a time when you find the numbers you had decided on are no longer feasible and need an update. Here\u2019s a quick guide to how you can modify child support payments – upward or downward, depending on your needs.<\/p>\n Asking for more<\/strong><\/p>\n At the time of your divorce<\/a> settlement, you made certain assumptions on likely expenses and how much help you would need from your ex by way of child support. The reality of life after divorce can often be far removed from what you had imagined and you may well find yourself hit with bigger bills and more expenses, especially if you are the primary caregiver for your child. Whether you simply discover that expenses are higher, or whether rising costs or a change of school or after-school activities have seen the (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whether you\u2019re the spouse paying alimony and child support to your ex, or the one receiving it, there may come a time when you find the numbers you had decided on are no longer feasible and need an update. Here\u2019s…<\/span><\/p>\n