Examples Of Modifying Child Support

Many parents with a custody and parenting plan already in place eventually run across life changes, professional changes, personal lifestyle adjustments, etc. that lead them to wonder about the possibility of modifying child support. Child support can be changed or modified, but there are limitations as to when and why. One or both parents can modify their child support when they can show a changed circumstance that is both substantial and continuing. The keywords in the limitations regarding modification or termination of child support are: substantial and continuing.

What Are Some Examples of Circumstances that May be Considered Substantial and Continuing?
• The addition of health insurance coverage.
• A change in the availability of