# Quitting his job **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [February 4, 2004, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/quitting-his-job/542 "2004-02-04T16:20:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![laradavis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/5fc32e/32.png) [@laradavis](https://forum.rosen.com/u/laradavis)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2004, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/quitting-his-job/542/1 "2004-02-04T16:20:31Z")
If he is laid off and is unable, despite reasonable efforts, to make a comparable salary, that could have the effect of lowering his child support obligation, at least temporarily. However, if he quits voluntarily and makes no effort to secure comparable income, he would be deliberately depressing his income. In that case, his prior income could be imputed to him so that his child support obligation could be calculated using his higher former income. Lara Stanford Davis Attorney The Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 [NCdivorce.com](http://www.NCdivorce.com) (919)787-6668 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 but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![curious](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6bbea6/32.png) [@curious](https://forum.rosen.com/u/curious)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2004, 6:01am UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/quitting-his-job/542/2 "2004-02-04T06:01:38Z")
Today’s economy is not the greatest. My ex’s company has been laying off employees each quarter. He is in fear of losing his job. He says each day he walks into work wondering if it will be his last. This has become extremely stressful on him and is considering quitting his job to seek another. What if he quits? What impact does this have on the child support? In other words, how will my children be provided for? What options are available? Are the results any different should he be laid off?