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Question: I recently had to go to court over child support/arrears. I was ordered to pay more than i can afford and I'm a 100% disabled medical veteran who only receives that money alone. The court told me that I would have to send in the money and they would not be able to take it from me. I have only 3 months left until my child turns 18 and the child support turns into only arrears. I am willing to pay something, but i cannot afford what they told me to. I need all the information for my state laws that can either help me in the best possible solution. i have read where some never pay after disability.

Answer: If you would like to change the amount of current child support payments you owe, you may file a petition to modify your child support at the court. (https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/SuperiorCourt/Self-ServiceCenter/Forms/FamilyCourt/fc_group_21.asp)

Child support arrears may be modified only under certain circumstances. Please consult an attorney for legal advice. To see if you qualify for a free or reduced fee consultation with an attorney, please call our Legal Learn line at 866-637-5341.

Please go to the following websites for information regarding child support in Arizona:

http://www.azleg.gov/ArizonaRevisedStatutes.asp?Title=25

http://www.azlawhelp.org/articles_info.cfm?mc=1&sc=2&articleid=53

http://familysupportcenter.maricopa.gov/supportservices/support.html

https://www.azcourts.gov/familylaw