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Either parent can file their own petition in circuit court to change (modify) a support order. You can hire a lawyer of your choosing or file your own petition and represent yourself. Other resources you may find helpful include: Florida Courts Self-Help Page for Child Support.
As per Florida child support guidelines, a parent must pay more than 55 percent of their gross income for child custody purposes to the other parent. If the child spends considerable quality time but less than 20% overnights with one parent, this may reduce the other parent's expenses.
You must file a response called an "Answer" within 20 days after being served with legal papers and a summons. The Answers and supporting documents for the most common Family Division proceedings can be obtained on the Florida Courts website at .flcourts.gov.
If the review results show that the support amount should be increased or decreased, we will take the next step to get the order changed. It generally takes about six months for an order review and change to be completed.