In your letter, you must identify who you are, state specifically what your change in circumstance is, and definitively request a review of your case. You will send this letter to the CSE caseworker assigned to your case in the regional office that enforces your order. You can find that information on the CSE website.
You may file your own modification pursuant to California Family Code Section 3651. Forms may be obtained from the Self-Help Center and click Simplified modification of support order. If you need assistance in filing your own modification, please contact the Family Law Facilitator.
While the standard answer is that child support can be modified every three years, exceptions are made when there is a substantial change in circumstances. If you've experienced a significant change in your income or your child's needs, it may be worth exploring your options for an earlier modification.
In your letter, you must identify who you are, state specifically what your change in circumstance is, and definitively request a review of your case. You will send this letter to the CSE caseworker assigned to your case in the regional office that enforces your order. You can find that information on the CSE website.
If the FOC reviews the support amount and determines that it should be modified, the FOC must then file a motion that asks the court to modify the support amount. The entire process, including the court's ruling on an FOC motion, must be completed within 180 days after the FOC office starts its review.
There are two ways a parent may seek a change in a support order issued by a Michigan court. First, a parent may ask the local FOC office to review the order. After the review, if the FOC concludes the support amount should change, the FOC will ask the court to modify the support order.
Work with your lawyer to persuade the court how the change will benefit the child: Prepare to demonstrate to the judge how your proposed modification to child support benefits your child. Usually, a change on its own won't suffice to justify a modification in child support.