# How is CS computed if ex has been out of work? **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [February 27, 2008, 10:43am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/how-is-cs-computed-if-ex-has-been-out-of-work/5657 "2008-02-27T10:43:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 10:43am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/how-is-cs-computed-if-ex-has-been-out-of-work/5657/1 "2008-02-27T10:43:41Z")
If your ex is voluntarily underemployed then the court will most likely not adjust child support. If your ex is not employed but this is not voluntary, child support may be adjusted to account for that. Helena M. Nevicosi Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.787.6361 main fax Charlotte Office 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28262 Main Phone: (704)307.4600 Main Fax: (704) 9343.0044 Durham & Chapel Hill Office 1829 East Franklin Street Building 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 321.0780 > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service only, a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. The information posted on this forum is available for public viewing and is not intended to create an attorney client relationship with any individual. These answers are provided for informational purposes only, a person should consult with their own individual legal counsel before taking any action that could affect their legal rights or obligations. ---
**Author:** ![trbotina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aca169/32.png) [@trbotina](https://forum.rosen.com/u/trbotina)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/how-is-cs-computed-if-ex-has-been-out-of-work/5657/2 "2008-02-27T14:33:57Z")
same goes for you. if you are underemployed, you may have your income assigned by the state too. ---
**Author:** ![greysquirrel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f19dbf/32.png) [@greysquirrel](https://forum.rosen.com/u/greysquirrel)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2008, 10:28am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/how-is-cs-computed-if-ex-has-been-out-of-work/5657/3 "2008-02-27T10:28:58Z")
Question: Ex has been out of work for several years. CS was computed serveral years ago at my former FT income and ex’s former FT income. I now work PT and ex lives off new spouse and does odd jobs under the table. If ex tries to get an adjustment what gross monthly income is plugged in? Can ex end up paying nothing or having CS drastically reduced because now unemployed? [?]