These orders stay in place for a specified amount of time, usually, until the child is no longer a minor. However, in some instances, situations change and the child support order that was put in place no longer works for you. You might be wondering what, if anything, you can do about that. Keep reading to learn more about child support orders and how Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP can help.
Can you modify a child support order?
If your current child support order no longer works for your situation, you might be wondering if it can be modified. The answer is technically yes, but there needs to be a valid reason to request the child support modification.
What are some reasons that child support orders can be modified?
So, what are some valid reasons to request a child support order modification? Typically, significant changes in either parent’s income or to the amount of time that a child spends with either parent can result in the need for a child support order to be modified. More specifically, a few reasons for a child support modification are:
- A parent loses their job
- A parent gets a new job or promotion
- A parent gets remarried to a high-earning spouse
- The custody agreement is changed to share physical custody differently
- A child has been emancipated
- Support needs to be extended beyond age 18 for a disabled adult child
Who can help modify a child support order?
If you need to modify your child support order, you need the help of an experienced family law attorney like Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP. We will help you put the best case forward to increase the likelihood of your modification request being granted by the court.
If you need help modifying your child support order, contact Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP for assistance!
If you need to modify your child support order, you want to have a knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney to assist. At Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP, we have over 31 years of experience when it comes to providing family law services. You can count on us to handle your case and fight tirelessly to get a fair outcome for you. Give us a call today at 909-482-1422 to schedule a consultation.
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