Everyone understands that professional athletes are generally paid very well, especially in sports such as football and basketball.  Therefore, when an athlete fathers a child - either in or out of wedlock - the result can be a very high child support payment.  In addition, those athletes who get divorced can also face high spousal support payments, as their income is one of the variables that's generally used to determine these amounts.

However, many people across the United States could be facing the prospect of reduced child and spousal support because of the labor issues that are affecting professional football and basketball.  The National Football League is currently mired in a work stoppage and most people believe that the National Basketball Association will soon encounter the same problem.  As a result, professional athletes from across the map are preparing to go to court in an effort to have their spousal and child support payments reduced.

While every jurisdiction is somewhat different in how spousal and child support is determined, the general standard that's used when deciding whether or not to adjust spousal and/or child support payments is known as a material change in circumstances.  If such a material change has occurred, it can lead to an adjustment of support payments.  Whether the work stoppage in the NFL or the potential stoppage in the NBA is seen as a material change is something that several courts may have to decide soon.

San Diego High Profile Divorce Lawyers

Any time a public figure becomes mired in this type of an issue, it can lead to embarrassment and unnecessary suffering for everyone involved, especially any children.  Those people who find themselves in this situation owe it to themselves to make sure that their legal rights are properly protected and properly enforced.

If you face an issue with spousal and/or child support, seek the help of San Diego high profile divorce lawyers who have helped many public figures resolve their family law issues in a civil manner.  Contact the law offices of James D. Scott today to schedule an initial consultation.