Marriage of Langlois v. Langlois

Richard Langlois appeals from a trial court order denying his motions to modify child support and to vacate a seek-work order. Richard's sole financial resource is Supplemental Security Income (SSI), received pursuant to Title XVI of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. secs. 1381-1383c. The court continued an order allocating 25% of Richard's SSI benefits for child support purposes. We hold that such an order is in derogation of applicable state law and constitutes an abuse of discretion. However, the order that Richard look for work is not forbidden by any state or federal regulation and lies…