Changing a Child Support Order
A change to a child support order is a modification. At any time, either parent or the child’s legal guardian can ask for a change (called a “modification”) to increase or decrease the amount of court-ordered child support. You will need to contact your local child support agency to make a request for a modification or you can petition the court yourself. If the other party lives in another state, your child support agency may have to request that the other state conduct a review and request a modification.
The Modification Process
Points to remember: