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Thank you for the response... let me clarify that the layoff "notice" I received from my work was verbal. The company is doing a total reorg and we were told we could reapply for our positions - I reapplied but am not getting rehired. Many of my other coworkers are in similar situations. I have asked for something in writing and have been ignored so far. Without anything in writing I don't know if the court would even consider a continuance. I know my ex will be against it.

I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. Should I ask for a continuance without anything in writing or is there no point?

Also - I have represented myself pro-se in all prior hearings, as I have never been able to afford an attorney. Is this an instance where an attorney would be a huge help?

Hi everyone - I am the NCP to an almost-17 year old son who lives in WA state. I live in WA but in another county. I am current in my cs and always have been.

Several months ago, my ex requested a review. My income is not much higher than before but my the last time support was set, my son was 12 so the support amount has went up, per all the worksheets I will pay about $140 more per month. My ex is chronically unemployed so the court imputed her income at minimum wage. The prosecuting attorney filed petition for modification and a hearing has been set for mid-September. Ex has also asked for post secondary support.

Last week, I received notice from my work that I am being laid off at the end of September, literally less than 2 weeks after the modification hearing. What I am trying to figure out is how I can avoid having to file another modification to lower the support once I am unemployed. Can I request that the court consider my income based on the amount I will receive in unemployment? Can I print out the calculated UI income and submit another child support worksheet/proposed order? Should I request the the hearing be moved? Should I contact DCS now or is that pointless?

ANY advice is appreciated. I am not expecting a permanent lowering of support, just while I am unemployed.