In the aftermath of a divorce or separation, the lives of one or both spouses will inevitably change. These changes can result in one party requesting changes to be made to child support payment amounts. The following scenarios could result in a spouse requesting a child support modification:
One spouse loses a job and seeks to reduce the amount they pay.
A spouse gets a raise and the other spouse requests more in child support.
Child custody arrangements change, thereby altering the amount of money one of both parents contribute to the child’s care.
A child’s expenses change over time or suddenly (medical care, school tuition, etc.).
These are only a few scenarios that may lead to child support modifications becoming necessary. Please understand that you should never make changes to child support payments without going through the California family court system. Even if both spouses agree to the changes, that does not mean they will always agree. Changes made outside of the court will not be recognized and could result in one or both spouses getting into legal trouble. If you are thinking of modifying a child support plan it is best to work with a Solana Beach child support attorney.