Child Support Order Modifications

Summary

The user, a resident of Kansas, is dealing with a child support order from Illinois. He is currently unemployed and awaiting SSI benefits due to a disability from a work-related injury. The child support amount has been increased, which he is unable to pay. He has filed a modification to halt payments until he hears from SSI. He has provided medical documentation to the court to support his inability to work. His next court hearing is on October 6th.

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Child support order
What state are you currently residing in, ****? Different states have different rules regarding child support orders.
Kansas but the children live in Illinois
What is the current arrangement for child support and are there any existing court orders in place?
They keep changing the support amount when I'm not working and I'm at the last step of filing withSSI
What is the reason given for the changes in the support amount?

In Kansas, child support is calculated based on both parents' income, number of children, and other factors.
There wasn't one it was decided after I left the zoom hearing
What was the last amount decided for child support in the Zoom hearing?

In Kansas, child support can be modified if there's a significant change in circumstances.
*.* then after *.*
What is the frequency of these payments - monthly, weekly, or bi-weekly?

In Kansas, child support modifications can occur due to changes in income or needs of the child.
Monthly
What is the age of your children and are there any special needs or circumstances that the court should be aware of? In Kansas, child support typically continues until the child turns *.
*,* and the oldest just turned *
What are the special needs or circumstances of your children, if any? In Kansas, child support may continue past * if the child has special needs.
No
What is your current income status and are you receiving any benefits from SSI?
No income and I should be hearing from SSI any time
What is the status of your SSI application? In Kansas, child support can be modified based on changes in income, including SSI benefits.
Last step just waiting for results
What is the current status of your child support case in Illinois?
The modification to pay more
What is the reason for the modification to pay more in Illinois?
They based it off of *.*/hr for Kansas
What is your current employment status? In Kansas, child support calculations consider both parents' income, including potential income if unemployed.
No employment
What steps have you taken to contest the modification in Illinois based on your current income status?
Did a e-file modification to stop till we hear from SSI
What is the status of your e-file modification in Illinois?
Not sure just sent it today
What is the name of the court in Illinois where your child support case is being handled?
McLean county court
What is the date of your next hearing at McLean County Court?

McLean County Court, Illinois contact details:
- Address: * W Front St, Bloomington, IL *, United States
- Phone: +* *-*-*
Yes that is right and my next hearing is oct 6th
What is the purpose of the hearing on October 6th?
Status and if I found employment
What steps have you taken to find employment?
I'm court ordered to do job searches but I can't because of my filing with SSI
What is the nature of your disability that prevents you from seeking employment?
I broke my neck on the job back in * I was on work comp for6years
Have you provided medical documentation to the court to support your inability to work due to your injury?
Yes
What is the response from the court after you provided your medical documentation?
They say I'm able to work but chuze not to
What evidence did the court provide to support their claim that you're able to work?
Zero
What steps have you taken to challenge the court's claim that you're able to work?
Sent six years of medical reports
What was the court's response after you sent six years of medical reports?
They just got them one day ago
What was the court's response after receiving your medical reports?
No response yet
What is your plan for the upcoming hearing on October 6th?
Not sure was trying to get legal
What kind of legal assistance are you seeking for your upcoming hearing?
I was trying to get legal help in Illinois
What specific legal help are you seeking in Illinois? Are you looking for a lawyer to represent you or just advice on how to handle your case?
Someone to help with the court orders
What specific issues with the court orders are you seeking help with?
The child support order so I don't get held in contempt
What steps have you taken so far to avoid being held in contempt for the child support order?
Paying the * but I can't do the *
Have you communicated your financial situation and inability to pay the increased amount to the court?
Yes
What was the court's response when you communicated your inability to pay the increased amount?
The email said that someone would look into it
What was the date of the email and have you received any follow-up communication since then?
It was today and that's what was said
What is the name of the person or department you communicated with at the court?
Hang on got to go
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