Changes in the Child Support Order
After a while, the amount of child support ordered by the court may no longer meet the needs of your child or may be less than the NCP is currently paying.  If your situation changes, the Support Unit can file a modification petition with the court to ask for more support.

Reasons for filing a modification include:

• An increase in the NCP’s income
  
• A decrease in the NCP’s income
  
• An increase in the needs of the child due to special circumstances or the additional activities of a growing child
  
• An increase in the cost of living as it pertains to the child
  
• Changes between the current and former lifestyles of the child
  
• Health insurance that was not included in the original order is now available to the NCP

If you wish to file a modification petition, you should be prepared to present documentation that will substantiate your reason for filing the petition.  A hearing will be held and the court will decide whether of not the amount of your support order should be changed.