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Is a short-term child support modification possible?

On Behalf of | Jul 6, 2018 | Child Support |

There may be times when you require a long-term or permanent child support modification, such as if you are facing a serious medical concern.

Conversely, there are situations in which a short-term child support modification makes more sense.

Also known as a temporary modification of child support, this is used in situations in which your circumstances are expected to improve in the near future.

Examples of this include a temporary loss of employment or medical emergency, such as a surgical procedure that you were unable to plan for.

What about child custody?

As you learn more about your legal rights in regards to a short-term child support modification, there’s something else to think about: custody.

Depending on the situation, a child support modification may be associated with a change in custody.

Take, for example, a situation in which a parent with physical custody is facing a serious medical concern. If he or she is unable to raise the child, the other parent may receive custody for the time being. Subsequently, this can have a result on the amount of child support to be paid.

It doesn’t matter if you’re interested in a short-term or permanent child support modification, you need to understand the steps you must take to make this happen.

Once you know how the court system works, you can push forward with the idea of receiving a modification in the near future. There is no guarantee of an approval, but that shouldn’t stop you from seeking the relief you require during this challenging financial time.

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