How Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction Affects Wife, Georgina Chapman, and Children

“Weinstein’s obligation to pay child support will not change unless he convinces the court that he can no longer afford to pay his current obligation. With all his legal fees, settlements and future litigation, that may be entirely possible,” Mosberg explained. “He would likely argue that his reversal due to incarceration is not ‘voluntary’ unemployment and a substantial and unanticipated change in circumstances.

“At the end of the day, of paramount concern to courts are the health and welfare of children,” he continued. “As a result, the court will carefully scrutinize any request for a reduction in child support before granting such an application. On the other hand, Chapman can argue that she needs more child support because the children will be with her almost exclusively with Weinstein in jail.”