Child Support Modification Steps

Summary

Follow the most recent court order for child support until a new one is issued. If new guidelines affect your financial situation, consider filing for a modification. Gather documentation of expenses and the current order, file a Petition to Modify Child Support with your local court, and attend a hearing to present your case.

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Renee from Indiana
Hi Renee! Nice to meet you. Could you please provide more details about your legal issue? This will help me give you the best information possible.
According to our last child support order dated *.*.* shows Custodial parent is responsible for the first $*.* in uninsured health care expenses. The balance should then be paid: *.*% by noncustodial parent, *.*% custodial parent. However, the * child support guidelines show that *.*% noncustodial and *.*% by custodial. Which calculation do I go by
Hey Renee! For your situation, you typically follow the most recent court order until a new one is issued. If the * guidelines significantly impact your financial situation, you may want to request a modification of the existing order.
Have you considered filing for a modification based on the new guidelines?
yes
Alright, Renee. Since you are considering filing for a modification based on the new * guidelines, here are the steps:
- Gather documentation of expenses and the current child support order.
- File a Petition to Modify Child Support with your local court.
- Attend a hearing to present your case.
Have you already gathered the necessary documentation?