Ire26 Talk to the Attorney who handled your divorce or to a Family Lawyer. Sometimes a consultation is free. If you cannot afford an Attorney, call your nearest Bar Association to see if anyone is doing free legal work. I would think your ex would not have to pay child support for a child not living with you, but would instead be switching to "restorative spousal support" until you are out of school and into a job. Check the spousal support laws and child support laws on-line for your State.