A child support order can be modified when there is a substantial, permanent, and involuntary change in circumstances, such as a significant change in either parent’s income or a lasting change to the time-sharing schedule. The change generally has to be ongoing rather than temporary to support a modification.
A parent who needs a different amount should seek a formal modification rather than relying on an informal agreement, which a court will not enforce. A child support attorney in Palm Bay can evaluate whether the circumstances meet the standard and handle the request.
