Orlando Child Support Lawyer
Modification of Child Support
Due to the struggling economy, more and more parents are having a difficult time making their child support payments each month. Even those parents receiving payments are beginning to ask for additional support. If you need to modify your child support order, do not feel ashamed. We have represented countless parents throughout the Orlando area seeking modifications for various reasons. Whether you’re seeking a modification of child support because you lost your job, have come down with an unexpected illness, or are going through a family emergency, we can provide you with the experienced and dedicated legal counsel you need.
How Can I Modify a Child Support Order?
Under Florida law, judges will only grant a modification if you’re able to establish that there has been a substantial change in your income. Many people think only the parent making the child support payments can seek a modification. This is not true. The parent who receives child support can also request a modification as long as he or she can establish that a substantial change in circumstances has occurred. Common reasons for needing a modification of child support include:
- Job loss
- Reduction in pay (usually by at least 15%)
- A large increase in pay
- Relocation
- Family emergency
- Unexpected illness
- School or daycare costs have increased
- Health care costs for the child have increased
- The general costs of caring for the child have increased
Contact an Orlando Child Support Attorney
If you wish to seek a modification, it’s imperative that you file a Supplemental Petition to Modify the Final Judgment. The judge can only give retroactive child support from the date this petition was filed, not the day the change in circumstances occurred.
At Ellerin Hutchinson, we can help you seek a modification based on your unique financial circumstances. We understand that you’re not trying to evade your responsibilities to your children, but that sometimes life just deals you a bad hand. Let us help you take the legal action you need to successfully modify your child support order, so you can focus on what’s important: making sure your children live a happy and rewarding life.
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at Ellerin Hutchinson to discuss modifying your child support order with an attorney at our firm!