Can I Modify Child Support?

When child support has been ordered, circumstances may arise to justify a modification of the order. There are certain requirements that must be satisfied in order to modify child support and there may be limitations on the modification. To assist you in modifying a child support order, you should contact the child support lawyers in Atlanta Georgia at Fuller Law Group.

What circumstances may allow for a child support modification?
Some common circumstances that may permit for modification of a child support order include:
• A change in one parent’s income
• Changes in the custody agreement
• Non-payment of support by the obligated party
• Relocation and costs associated with travel
• Special needs of children or a parent

Our Atlanta family attorneys can assess your situation and provide an opinion as to whether you can modify child support.

How is child support determined?
Child support is based upon the incomes of the parents, the allocation of custodial time with the children, expenses associated with the children and their needs and other relevant factors. While most cases involve a standard mathematical calculation, some cases have unique circumstances that require consideration of other factors.

When a parent’s income increases, then it could result in a change in the amount of support that must be paid. If a parent’s income decreases, then child support may only be modified if the decrease in pay was not the result of voluntary unemployment or seeking a job that pays less for the purpose of reducing child support.

How can Atlanta family attorneys help?
Our child support lawyers in Atlanta Georgia can help you pursue and defend against child support modification actions. We will help you understand how the law applies to your case and what to expect. Contact Fuller Law Group for more information.