In Claremore child support modification is possible but there are circumstances that control the outcome. Financial circumstances are a varying part of life. As a result, some child support arrangements may no longer be feasible when a job change occurs. This may be a promotion or a demotion and it may require child support modification. In some cases, it may even be a lay-off. Any of these circumstances is enough to modify child support payments.
Grounds to Modify Child Support
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services allows multiple reasons for child support modification. These include significant changes in medical needs for the child. For example, the child has recently received a medical diagnosis that requires additional care. Other grounds for child support modification are if one of the parents suddenly becomes disabled. Further, if the child reaches what the law calls “the age of majority” or the age of 18 and has graduated high school, then child support may be modified. This must go through the court.
Finally, if a significant change occurs in the employment of one or the other or both parents, then a modification is in order. Keep in mind the significant change can be either an increase in income or a significant decrease. So if a person is subject to a lay-off, then the modification may decrease. However, because the law feels a child should reap benefits from a parent’s increased standard of living, if a parent receives an income increase then child support should increase accordingly.
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Applying for Child Support Modification
Not surprisingly, Claremore child support modification has a process to
follow in order to apply for a child support modification. These are much simpler for you if you hire an attorney. However, you can go it alone through these steps:
- Use the appropriate court papers. You can find links to these on DHS’s website.
- You must file the papers with the county clerk of the child’s resident county.
- Allow the court to set a hearing or request a mediation.
- Implement the instructions the court gives at the hearing or mediation.
Legal Help in Rogers County
Our family lawyers have years of experience in Claremore child support modification cases. Walking through the process may work for you, but our attorneys can streamline the process. We are familiar with the steps and can have your modification ready in little time. Call us for a free consultation.
