Resolved Question: legal advice on child support payments?

28/02/10

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I have been divorced from my ex husband for 5 years now.
We had a very bitter divorce which ended up in a nasty court battle. He was then ordered by the judge to pay a small sum of money until our son leaves full time education. My ex husband was earning a substantial amount of money at the time, which he lied about to the courts. He was able to hide a lot of his income without proof as he is self employed. Therefore the amount he paid for our son was not very much, but I was grateful for it none the less.
Since then, my ex has remarried, lived a champagne lifestlyle, and moved twice to luxury homes while I lived with my son on a limited income. He has always been very bitter towards me, and will verbally abuse me from time to time. Which I try to ignore and rise above for the sake of our son.
About a month ago, he contacted me to say he now has no income, as the person he worked for on a self employed basis has got rid of him.
He has now cut my money by half and I am really struggling to cope. I contacted my Solicitor who told me there is not a lot the courts can do as he has lost his job.
However, I know he is still spending money like water, still going on fancy holidays and may even have a new job.
But because of the way he is, I feel this was just a convenient excuse to cut the money.
Does anyone one know if I can take him to court so that his finances can be looked at.
I have tried to explain things as best as I can to him, but he is a very stubborn person who wont listen to anything I have to say.
Only legal advice on this please

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