Yes, you are required to pay child support, even if you lost your job. However, you may be able to request a modification of your child support order if you are unemployed. The court will consider the following factors when making a decision: - the noncustodial parent's current employment status; - whether the noncustodial parent is actively looking for work; - the amount of time that the noncustodial parent has been unemployed; - the noncustodial parent's financial resources and ability to pay child support. If you are unemployed, you should still pay child support to the best of your ability. The court may order you to pay a portion of your unemployment benefits as child support. If you have any questions about your child support payments, you should contact an experienced family law attorney.