Child Support Modification in Merrillville

Seeking modification in child support

After a child support order is in place, there are only few specific situations where support modification in Merrillville is an option. In order for a court to consider changing an order, your circumstances must have changed and made the current payment schedule impossible.

This rule applies to almost all requests for a change, such as increases or reductions. Also, these orders should be reviewed every so often in order to make sure they are still reasonable. If it has been at least a year since your last child support order review, contact Robert A. Plantz to discuss making a modification.

In most cases, a child support order can only be changed when there is proof of a substantial change in circumstance, such as the following events:

• The application of a new parenting plan
• The child care expenses have changed dramatically
• The child has incurred extra medical expenses not covered by insurance
• The failure of one or both parties to adhere to the ordered parenting plan
• There is a substantial change in the financial status of one or both parties

Merrillville child support reduction

To successfully request a reduction of child support in Merrillville, proof of how your circumstances have changed must be presented in court. If your financial situation has dramatically changed, or the finances of your ex-partner have changed, Robert A. Plantz can explain how to change your child support agreement.

Some of the circumstances that a court will consider reducing your payments for are listed here:

• The primary custodial parent changes
• The child care expenses decrease
• You are involuntarily unemployed
• You or your ex-spouse remarries
• You or your ex-spouse adopts or has another child
• Your ex-spouse has a significant financial increase

If you do not see your specific reason for requesting a reduction in child support listed please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

Merrillville child support enforcement

We know how frustrating it is when you and your children are not getting the support you deserve. If you are not receiving payments, they are frequently late, or that you are only getting partial payments, we can help. Robert A. Plantz knows the Indiana State enforcement methods that are available to you and can use them to ensure you get the money you are entitled to.

Call 219-945-9784 or use our convenient web contact form for child support modification information.