How Can I Modify My Child Support Order Post-Divorce?

Financial circumstances can change dramatically from the time a couple divorces through when their children turn 18 years old. One or both parents may get new jobs or become unemployed. Either parent may get a raise or take a pay cut. Any of these factors, along with numerous others, can affect the parents’ levels of responsibility for providing support for their children.  In addition, something may happen that changes the needs of a child and leads to their care being either more or less expensive. Child support may be modified or even eliminated completely, depending on the circumstances. How Often Can I Request a Support Modification? Support cases may be reviewed and possibly modified every three years. However, if there has been a major change in the income of either or both parents, or in the needs of the child or children, then a review may be conducted prior to the end of that time period. What Changes May Warrant a Modification? There are a number of…

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