Child Support Change of Circumstances

by Mike from Tampa, Florida, Hillsborough County

Child Support Change of Circumstances:
I am making a lesser amount now than I was when I went to court the first time for child support but my ex-wife has been remarried for a year now.

Can I appeal my child support dues? Support started two years ago, currently making around 350 a week and Paying 350 in child support a month. Now my ex wife is married for a year.

Answer to Florida Court Forms Child Support Question

Dear Mike,

The fact that your ex wife has remarried is not a consideration for child support. However, the fact that you are earning less money now than when the child support order was entered does make a difference.

Modifications of child support must be based on changed circumstances; and the change in circumstances can be any of the parties involved - you, your ex, or the child.

My suggestion is that you file a Supplemental Petition to Modify Child Support, Supreme Court approved Form, 12.905(b). You can find that form and other pro se forms on the Florida Supreme Court's website at www.flcourts.org.

Have a look at our Modify Child Support page for more information.

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