Parents modifying child support in Connecticut must show:

  • A substantial change in circumstances since the previous support order; or
  • A substantial deviation from the Connecticut child support guidelines

A change in either the parents’ or the child’s circumstances may necessitate a corresponding change in the order. For example, if the child has developed a medical condition that has resulted in significant medical bills, the recipient parent may seek an increase in the award to help cover the increased costs.

Other examples of substantial change in circumstances include:

  • Employment changes – new job, raise, job loss
  • Other financial changes
  • Change in custody or visitation
  • The child’s educational expenses
  • Changes in the health of the child

Under Connecticut law, any change of at least 15 percent is presumed to be a “substantial increase.” The 15 percent change does not refer to an increase or decrease in one of the parent’s incomes.

Instead, new guidelines will be prepared using updated financial information. If, after recalculating the child support order with the both parent’s most recent financial information, the amount of support is at least 15 percent different then this constitutes a substantial change in circumstances.

Please contact me to discuss modifying child support in Connecticut.

 

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