Modification of Support

Question 1

modification of support standard

Answer 1

support generally only modifiable upon showing of significant change in circumstances

Question 2

spousal support modification

Answer 2

requires substantial, material, and unanticipated change in either party’s circumstances

Question 3

child support modification

Answer 3

requires substantial change in circumstances that affect either:
1. the needs of the children, or
2. the ability of the parent to pay

Question 4

self-induced changes

Answer 4

generally won’t justify modification

eg party cannot voluntarily take lower-paying job to reduce support obligations

Question 5

child custody

Answer 5

requires substantial, material change in circumstances

will only change if in child’s best interests