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More parents seek child-support reduction

Originally published: August 27, 2009 1:53 PM
Updated: August 27, 2009 2:55 PM
By The Associated Press  MEGAN K. SCOTT (Associated Press Writer)

Quick ReadNoncustodial parents struggle with child support payments as a result of income loss

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NEW YORK (AP) — As the owner of a successful acupuncture clinic in a wealthy Washington suburb, David Vandenberg never had any problems making a $433 monthly child support payment.

Until last year, when his business faltered and he went on unemployment. Unable to find another job, the 50-year-old Vandenberg moved to Arkansas to live with his parents. Now they're paying the child support for...

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