My ex husband, who owes back child support already, has just lost his job in Ct, and filed for a reduction in child support. Can or should I...

Question

My ex husband, who owes back child support already, has just lost his job in Ct, and filed for a reduction in child support. Can or should I file an objection before our court date, or wait until the court date? Are there any good arguments for not reducing the support order? I currently am unemployed and the reduction would be a devastating hardship.

Answer

Wait until the Court date. He is most likely entitled to a reduction. However, he can't get rid of the arrearage.