So, here goes...

Currently I have a child support agreement with my ex that is nearly five years old. He has paid the same amount (which is modest, to say the least) for the last five years.

Recently, I ran across an article in the Wall Street Journal profiling him and his company. The article listed his companies earnings as "10 million dollars in projected sales for 2007". This same reporter also profiled him in another article (a completely different subject) that included the following information: "company revenue of ATLEAST 1 million dollars is required for membership". In both of these articles he was listed by name and one included a photo.

This is the problem: I would like an upward modification of our current child support agreement but my ex keeps claiming a personal income of only $56,000. He is the Owner/CEO & President of this company. No partners. I know that he is lying. But our current child support agreement has a stipulation that I can't seek an upward modification unless his personal earnings exceed $85,000.

I'm concerned that if I go back to court with nothing but these two articles in my hand, that the judge will laugh me out of the room. Can someone please offer a suggestion/some advice. This matter is being handled in a court in New York state.

Thank you!