Is there a waiting period for when can a parent go to the court to ask for a modification?
No, a parent may ask the court for a modification to child support at any time. However, it must be shown there is a change of circumstances before it will be modified or terminated.
Do I need to provide both parent’s income for a modification? What if I don’t know the other parent’s income?
Yes, you need both parent’s income. If the parent filing the modification does not know the other parent’s income; they may indicate that the amount stated is an estimation. Thereafter, the parent filing for modification has the right to request a verification of the other parent’s income from their employer.
How do you modify child support?
Under Arizona law, a parent may go to the court to modify child support. Specifically, a parent should go to the Superior Court of Arizona; the only court able to grant a child support modification.
What is a child support modification?
A modification of child support is the process of legally changing the child support amount paid by one parent. A child support modification is necessary when there has been a change in income of either parent or other financial changes in child care, health insurance, day care costs, etc.
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