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How to Change (Modify) a Child Support Order
When a child support order is issued, the amount of child support is based on the income of both parents and the needs of the child. Over time the needs of a child or the parent's income may change. If this happens, you may want to ask for an increase or decrease in the ordered child support. This change is called a modification.
The following are reasons that allow you to change your child support. If any of these apply to you, contact your local child support office to ask for a modification of your order.
- To add or remove a child from the order
- To extend the time support needs to be paid
(Example: Your child is still in high school) - To include or remove medical support from the order
There may be other reasons that allow an order to be changed. Child Support Order Review will help you find out if your order should be reviewed by us to see if a change is needed.
You must be signed up for our services for us to make any changes to your order. If you are not already our customer, you can sign up by sending us an application for child support services.