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Sample Letter For Child Support Modification In Riverside
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Riverside
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Document Your Change in Circumstances You may have had a job change, a change in parent's income, medical disability, a difference in parenting time (amount of time a parent spends with the child), or other life change. You will need to demonstrate a substantial change in your circumstances.
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.
A change in a court order is called a modification. Either parent can request that the Child Support Services Department review his or her child support case for modification. Generally, a modification must be based upon a "substantial change of circumstances" since the last order was made by the court.
To modify your parenting plan, you must prove a material change in circumstances. This could be due to living situations, employment, health, or safety concerns. It's important to work with an experienced child custody lawyer who can help you navigate the legal system and present a strong case.
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.
The California child support statutes commonly allow a modification petition to be filed every three years or if there has been “a substantial change in circumstances” since the original order was decreed. Usually, the most common reason for a change in your child support is a change in income for either parent.
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.
Child support can be modified at any time based upon valid, substantial, permanent, and unanticipated changes in financial circumstances.
