"If there's a mass layoff, which is defined as basically 30 percent of the workforce, or there's a plant closing, then the person would have a right to request an immediately," he explained.

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"It's income, do they have other child support obligations, do they have other child that they didn't have when the order was established, so those are the basic criterias," he explained.

After the recommendation is make, it's submitted as a new order. Only if each party rejects the court's recommendation, will the case go before a judge.

"When there's a loss of income, it's tough on everyone," he said.

If an individual becomes unemployed, the CSEA can automatically withdraw the child support payments from their unemployment benefits. Health Insurance is also factored into the equation.

Even if an individual isn't currently laid off or jobless, preparing for what could potentially happen is advised by Galonsky. Keeping in contact with the assigned caseworker is his best advice.

"All situations are different, but to be in contact with the CSCA and it would actually create a better environment for everybody," he said.

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