I AM THE PAYOR/NON CUSTODIAL PARENT. IM PAYING CHILD SUPPORT TO MY EX. CAN IT BE LOWERED WHEN MY CURRENT SPOUSE GIVES BIRTH?

Q:  WE HAD A STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT.

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IF IT CAN BE LOWERED, BY HOW MUCH? I PAY SUPPORT FOR TWO CHILDREN.

A:  David's Answer:  Generally if you have subsequent children, you cannot use that as a basis to lower support. In effect, the law says those children get whatever's left of your income after the first child(ren) get his/hers/their cut. There may be some other remedies in store, so you're best advised to schedule a consult with a Westchester Child Support attorney.   -- David Bliven, Westchester Child Support attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)