Massachusetts Complaint For Modification - CJ-D-104
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Modifying Child Support Without Going to Court It is possible to have your child support order modified without having to go to court--but only in very limited circumstances. Some judges include a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) clause in all of the child support orders they issue.
Modifying Child Support in Massachusetts When Change ComesWhen it comes to child support, you can modify an order once every three years. Even if you aren't aware of a change in circumstances, you're entitled to a "checkup" every three years. It's in the new child support guidelines.
Massachusetts parents pay the most child support in the country, according to a new study. Research by CustodyXChange, an app that helps divorced, separated or single parents create schedules for childcare, showed that on average Massachusetts parents pay $1,187 per month in child support.
Go into the court that made the child support order. Fill out a Complaint for Modification form. Take the form to the court Clerk. Serve the Complaint and Summons. Make return of service. Schedule a court date for the hearing.
One parent can ask for a change (called a modification) in custody or parenting time, or if both parents agree on the change, they can request the change together. If only one person wants to change a judgment on custody or parenting time, file: The Complaint for Modification (CJD 104).
The minimum child support order is $25 per week. You can get the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet from the Probate and Family Court website.
If you want the DOR to file your Complaint for Modification, call 1-800-332-2733. You can also go to the Apply for DOR Child Support Enforcement services. The DOR gives you forms and instructions. Fill out the forms and send them back to the DOR.
