When a child support order is established, the amount is based on the circumstances present at that particular point in time. However, situations may arise in which a child support modification Greeley CO is appropriate. If a person is eligible for a child support modification in Greeley CO, there are certain procedural steps that he or she must follow in order to effectuate this change. There are two general grounds that provide the basis for a child support modification.
Dollar Amount of the Order Changes
The most common basis to change the amount of child support ordered is when there is a change that would cause a 10 percent or more difference in the amount of child support order that should be paid based on the current circumstances. The circumstances must be substantial and expected to cause a continuing change. Some circumstances that may provide the basis for such a request include a change in income that is substantially higher or lower, the costs of caring for a child change due to childcare arrangements, one of the children has emancipated or the number of overnight visits with the parent who does not have primary physical custody have changed.
Medical Support
Another basis for requesting a modification is to add or change information related to medical support. If medical support was not ordered in the original child support award or the order regarding such support needs to change, either party can request such a change.
If you would like to see if you are eligible for a child support modification, contact a family law lawyer today. He or she can discuss the procedure necessary to bring about such a change and any potential defenses to such a modification. Additionally, he or she can discuss the evidence necessary to pursue or defend an action for modification.