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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.
For most parents obtaining a new order that modifies your support may take at least 6 months. Please review the modification steps below and quickly respond to any requested information from our office to help speed up the process.
Child support orders can be modified through a court hearing or through the CSRP (child support review process). The CSRP is typically faster than scheduling a court hearing and it works best when both parents can agree on the order.
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.
Under Florida, child support law §61.13, both parents have the right to request a modification of child support. The modification can be to either increase or decrease the required amount of child support. Child support obligations are regulated by the court and cannot be changed without court approval.