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Contact a Knowledgeable Dutchess County Family Law Attorney
When a child is placed in the custody of one parent, the non-custodial
parent is oftentimes required to make regular
child support payments to the custodial parent to help cover the costs of raising the
child. While child support orders are enforceable by law, their terms
can sometimes be changed after the fact to accommodate for changes in
circumstances. If you are a custodial or non-custodial parent pursuing
a modification to your existing child support order, a top-rated
Dutchess County family lawyer from the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC can represent your
interests in court and vastly improve your chances of securing the results you need.
Countless clients have trusted our firm for the following reasons:
An update or modification to a child support order can be requested by
both parents for a number of different reasons. A parent requesting a
modification must file a petition with the court and provide a valid reason
for the request. Oftentimes, the courts require the parents be able to
show a “substantial change in circumstances.” While this phrase
is slightly ambiguous, a number of different scenarios have been known
to satisfy this requirement.
A recalculation of child support can be requested for any of the following reasons:
A change in the child’s medical needs
A parent’s illness or disability
Unanticipated and unintentional loss of employment
A decrease in a paying parent’s income by at least 15%
A considerable increase in either parent’s income
Three years have passed since the creation of the order
It is imperative to note that any changes in child support must be approved
by the courts in order to be legal. If parents verbally agree with each
other to lower child support payments without consulting with the courts,
the paying spouse will be held liable for any differences between payments
and those established in the court-ordered arrangement. Modifications
take effect when a parent files a petition, rather than when a change
in circumstances takes place.
Compassionate Family Law Advocacy in Dutchess County
At the Law Office of Dennis R. Vetrano, Jr., LLC, our child support lawyers
know how important a fair support order can be to ensure both your child’s
well-being and your financial stability. We represent parents on both
sides and can use our vast legal knowledge to maximize your chances of
having your modification approved. Let us put our experience and skills
to work for you so you can approach your modification request with peace of mind.
