Increasing or Decreasing Child Support Orders

While changing a child support order is possible it is not always easy. If you have had a serious change in circumstances that have made it difficult to make your payments, you should consider petitioning the court to have the order changed.

There are times in life when you may not be able to make your payments. You may have lost a job or had a serious illness that prevented you from working. If this is the case, you can tell the court your story and see whether the judge will lower your payments. It is important to understand, however, that any reduction in payments does not make the rest of your payments disappear. You will be expected to make up the difference at a later time no matter what your circumstances.

If you are the person taking care of the child and need more money, you can also petition the court. You will need to show ample reason why the other person needs to pay more and why you cannot pay more on your half as well.

Should you be in a position where you are hoping to increase or decrease child support payments, it is important that you work with a Los Angeles family lawyer who can offer assistance. To get legal help, contact Claery & Green today.