Modifying a child support order
An existing child support order can be modified (changed) in the following cases:
- A significant increase or decrease in the parent's earnings
- A change in custody or the amount of time the child spends with each parent
- A change in any other factor that would affect the child support guideline
If you become disabled, lose your job, or go to jail, it is necessary to advise your local child support agency. If the support is not modified, unpaid child support will still be owed - with interest.
A major change such as losing a job, getting a new job, or a change in custody or visitation, your case should be evaluated by a qualified 20 year attorney. Our law firm has the know-how when a modification of child support is eminent.
Either parent can request a review of their child support order. A modification is typically justified if the support order would change by 20 percent or $50.00, whichever is less.
Lastly, most court-ordered child support payments are made through employer wage withholding - which is the employer deducting court-ordered child support payments from an employee's paycheck.
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