Modification of child support and/or alimony

In these difficult financial times, many are concerned about modification of child support and/or alimony/maintenance payments. While each case needs to be considered on its own, you should be aware that a substantial and continuing change in circumstances- from loss of a job or reduction of gross income- could result in payment of lower child support and/or alimony/maintenance payments. This is an important consideration, not just for the person making those payments, but also for the recipient since such a reduction obviously factors into that person's monthly budgeting. In my particular circumstance, my ex-husband and I try to work together so that we can both adequately address changes in income; however, if you cannot work with your ex, you may want to consider speaking with an attorney. For my practice, I do not charge people for the first consultation to discuss their particular circumstances.

Take care, Allison

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St. Louis divorce law: in the eyes of someone who's been there

As a divorce lawyer, one of the first things I tell my clients is that I've been there- I know what they are going through. I know the legal pitfalls and the emotional ones. I know that it's easy to tell someone they need to be calm and composed and it's difficult to accomplish that when you are in a difficult situation with an ex-spouse or soon-to-be ex-spouse. My thought is that having a blog explaining these situations, might assist others as they go through this transition in their life.Wishing you all well-Allison

Disclaimer: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements. Disregard this solicitation if you have already engaged a lawyer in connection with legal matters referred to in this solicitation. You may wish to consult your lawyer or another lawyer instead of me. The exact nature of your legal situation will depend on many facts not known to me at this time. You should understand that the advice and information in this solicitation is general and that your own situation may vary. This statement is required by rule of the Supreme Court of Missouri.