Louisiana Motion and Order for Reduction of Child Support
What is this form?
The Motion and Order for Reduction of Child Support is a legal document used by a defendant in a child support case. It requests a modification of monthly child support payments based on a change in circumstances, such as a child reaching the age of eighteen. This form includes an order for the plaintiff to explain why the support amount should not be reduced, allowing for a formal court review of the current arrangement.
Main sections of this form
- Case information: Includes the parish, docket number, and date.
- Motion details: Requests a reduction in child support payments.
- Show cause order: Requires the plaintiff to justify the current support amount.
- Signature line: For the attorney representing the defendant.
When this form is needed
This form should be used when a defendant in a child support case experiences a significant change in circumstances that warrants a reduction in the amount of child support paid. Common situations include when one of the children for whom support is being paid reaches the age of eighteen or when the defendant's financial situation has changed significantly.
Who should use this form
This form is intended for:
- Defendants in child support cases who wish to request a modification.
- Parents who have experienced a change in financial circumstances.
- Individuals looking to formally document the request through the court system.
Instructions for completing this form
- Fill in the parish name and docket number at the top of the form.
- Clearly state the reasons for the requested reduction in child support.
- Set the date for the show cause hearing.
- Sign the form as the attorney for the defendant.
- Ensure that the plaintiff is properly served with the motion.
Does this document require notarization?
In most cases, this form does not require notarization. However, some jurisdictions or signing circumstances might. US Legal Forms offers online notarization powered by Notarize, accessible 24/7 for a quick, remote process.
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Common mistakes
- Failing to provide a valid reason for the reduction request.
- Missing the deadline for filing the motion.
- Not serving the plaintiff correctly with the motion.
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FAQ
The side asking the court to change the amount of child support must show a "material change in the circumstances of one of the parties between the time of the previous award and the rule for modification of the award." That means the person asking for child support to go up or go down must show that something happened
Decrease in Income. If one parent loses their job, he or she may be unable to meet child support obligations. Increase in Income. New Expenses for the Child or Change in the Child's Residence. New Family Responsibilities for the Parent. Cost of Living Adjustment Clauses.
The side asking the court to change the amount of child support must show a "material change in the circumstances of one of the parties between the time of the previous award and the rule for modification of the award." That means the person asking for child support to go up or go down must show that something happened
Contact the DCFS Customer Service Center at 1-888-524-3578 to request a review. Send a message to your worker through the CAFE Self Service Portal, Child Support Enforcement Message Center; or.
Requests to lower child support payments are most often granted as a result of: Changes in Income: Usually if the paying parent's income is substantially less than when the child support obligation was calculated. This could be after the parent loses a job, becomes incarcerated, or becomes disabled.
Both parents will need to agree to either modify or terminate the child support order.If no such relationship exists, the non-custodial parent will need to request approval from the court to stop making the child support payments. They will need to petition the court to modify the child support order.
