Question #17: I was divorced in Ohio in 1995 and have a shared custody agreement for my two girls. I have always paid my child support without exception. I lost my job in January when the technology industry crashed. Despite my total lack of income and meager savings, I maintained my full child-support for 4 months, the time it took for the system to act upon my change of status. My ex-wife is taking me to court believing that my termination was staged!? She is asking that I pay her legal fees. I have found work since at a serious decrease in pay. She is requesting full reinstatement of the $$ at my old jobs rate!! So far, my attorney has told me that I am at risk, and that I will end up paying for her legal fees. I find this amazing in that a horrible event such as losing my job and industry of 20 years places me in this position. Is the system truly this horrific?? Is there anything I can do?? I feel like the good guys finish last in this system..