Modifying the Child
Support Order
 As
circumstances change, your support order might need to be
modified (increased or decreased). Either parent may request,
in writing, a review of their child support order. If a change
in the amount of support is appropriate, the Department of
Child Support Services will request that the court modify
the child support order. There are many reasons a support
order may be modified. Some of the most common reasons include:
- A significant increase or decrease in either parent's
earnings, or
- A change in custody, or the amount of time the child
spends with each parent
- If either parent has another child to support
Immediately inform the Department of Child Support Services
if you become disabled, lose your job, or go to jail. Unless
the child support order is modified, unpaid child support
("arrears") will still be owed, with interest. Interest
accrues on arrears, and the interest rate is currently 10%
per annum.
For more information regarding the modification of a child
support order, contact your local Department
of Child Support Services.
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