Disability And Child Support

Summary

In New Hampshire, child support obligations consider a parents ability to pay. SSI benefits are generally exempt from garnishment for child support. Child support can be modified based on changes in financial circumstances. Contact the New Hampshire Family Division Court for more information.

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I would like to know if a family court judge can force somebody on disability to get a job
What is the nature of the disability and the context in which the judge is asking this?
I am on ssi for bipolar disorder, ptsd, and social anxiety disorder. The judge is considering making me get a job to pay child support. I have been on ssi for 9 years. I have doctors notes to explain my disability
What is the current arrangement for child support and are you able to meet it with your SSI benefits?

General Information:
- In New Hampshire, child support obligations typically consider a parent's ability to pay.
- Contact: New Hampshire Family Division Court, (*) *-*.
It is only * dollars a week but i cannot afford it after rent and bills
What is your monthly income from SSI and your monthly expenses?

General Information:
- In New Hampshire, child support can be modified based on change in financial circumstances.
- Contact: New Hampshire Family Division Court, (*) *-*.
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General Information:
- In New Hampshire, SSI benefits are generally exempt from garnishment for child support.
- Contact: New Hampshire Family Division Court, (*) *-*.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Best of luck with your situation.
* dollars. * dollars