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First, the petitioner must show that there has been a substantial change in circumstances. Second, 3 years must have passed since the order was issued, or there must have been at least a 15% increase or decrease in either parent's income since the original order was issued.
Complete the petition one of three ways: Go to , click the link under that ?Start? heading. Print the petition to modify your child support order. File the petition with the Petition Room at the Family Court.
The Florida child support statutes allow a modification petition anytime the petition would result in a change in support of at least 15% or $50, whichever is greater. ?The guidelines may provide the basis for proving a substantial change in circumstances upon which a modification of an existing order may be granted.
An order to pay child support can be changed (or modified) by the court or administrative agency that issued the order if the circumstances of either parent change after the order is issued. Until an order is changed, terminated or vacated, the amount ordered is owed and legally enforceable.
The parent seeking to change (or modify) a support order has the burden to prove a change in circumstances. In most cases, before an order can be changed, a parent's change in circumstances must be substantial, permanent, and involuntary.