๐ Summer Adjustments: How to Modify Your Child Support Order in Florida
As families evolve, so do their financial circumstances. With summer in full swing
๐ดโ, it may be the perfect time to reassess whether your current child support arrangement still meets your familyโs needs.
In Florida, either parent can request a modification of child support when thereโs been a substantial change in circumstances. ๐๐
๐ก Common reasons for modification:
๐ A significant increase or decrease in income
๐ผ Job loss or a new employment opportunity
๐ง๐ฝ A change in the childโs needs (health care, education, etc.)
๐จ๐ฉ๐ง A change in timesharing arrangements
To qualify, the change must generally result in at least a 15% or $50 difference in the support amount under Floridaโs child support guidelines.
๐ Steps to Modify Child Support:
- ๐ File a Supplemental Petition
- ๐ฌ Serve the other parent and
- ๐ Provide documentation
โ Important: Informal agreements cause future disputes. Always go
๐ฌ If your financial situation has renewalโand that includes your legal
๐จโ Need help filing or defending Our experienced family law team is compassion and clarity.
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