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Frequently
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Q: How do
I get my child support modified?
A: We will review
your court order for modification only if:
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1) It is at least
24 months old AND |
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2) The order has
not been reviewed by this office within the last 12 |
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months AND |
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3) The basis for
any decrease is anticipated to last more than 6 |
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months OR |
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4)
If there has been a substantial change in circumstances. |
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If you believe
your case meets these requirements and would like to start
the review process, please telephone, e-mail, fax, or drop-by
our office to submit your request to start the modification
review process.
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WARNING!
This review may result in either an increase or decrease
in your support amount depending on the circumstances of
both parents. ONCE YOU HAVE RETURNED THE APPLICATION FOR
REVIEW, THE PROCESS WILL NOT BE TERMINATED REGARDLESS OF
WHETHER YOUR ORDER WILL BE INCREASED OR DECREASED. In other
words, as the payor, you may expect your obligation to decrease
but when the guidelines are calculated and it is actually
increased, we will proceed with the increase. You may also
seek a modification on your own behalf pursuant to California
Family Code Section 3651.
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