Should I get a lawyer for child support modification?

Should I get a lawyer for child support modification?

Even if you and the child’s other parent have agreed upon a modification of child support on your own, you still must go before a judge before the child support order can be changed. If you want help requesting a modification, consult with a qualified child support attorney.

How often can child support be modified in Missouri?

How is a child support order modified? After three years, either party may request that the FSD review a child support order, whether it is was originally a judicial order or an administrative order.

Can a father fight paying child support?

The best reason to fight child support payments is that there is no biological link between the man who has been acting as the father and the child. This means he will have no choice but to pay child support. Another reason courts will possibly overturn payment is that the child is now an adult.

What is the most common child custody arrangement?

The most common arrangement is one in which one parent has sole physical custody, both parents have legal custody, and the noncustodial parent is granted visitation time.