Increasing Child Support

When a couple with children decides to file for divorce they will be required to make child custody and child support arrangements. Child support payments exist to provide the custodial parent with financial support so he or she can pay for the child’s expenses. The child support payment amount is typically decided based on each parent’s financial situation at the time of the divorce. If the financial stability of one or both parents changes after the divorce is finalized, changes can be made to the support agreement.

If you have recently gone through divorce and need to make modifications to your child support payment plan, you need to consult with a qualified legal representative as soon as possible. Contact the Orlando divorce lawyers of the Schlegel Law Group today at 407-648-0280 to schedule a free consultation with a knowledgeable attorney.

Reasons to Increase Child Support

In order to get child support payments increased, one or both parents will be required to file an official request with their divorce court. Some of the most common reasons child support payments are approved for modification are:

• The non-custodial parent has had a significant increase in income from a raise or new job
• The custodial parent has either lost his or her job, or received a pay cut
• Living expenses for the custodial parent have changed
• There have been changes in the child’s health that require monetary support by both parents

If you need to receive more money in child support payments because of a change in your family’s living situation or income, contact an attorney to review your options.

Contact Us

Contact the Orlando child support lawyers of the Schlegel Law Group today at 407-648-0280 to discuss your situation with a compassionate and experienced member of our legal team.