An Arizona Petition to Modify Child Support 15% or More is a legal petition filed by either parent or both parents in the state of Arizona in order to modify an existing child support order by 15% or more. The petition must be filed in the county where the original child support order was filed. This petition can be used to request an increase or decrease in the amount of child support, or to modify other aspects of the existing child support order, such as the duration of the order or the method of payment. There are two types of Arizona Petition to Modify Child Support 15% or More: an “Expedited Modification” and a “Regular Modification.” An Expedited Modification may be granted if the parent requesting the modification can demonstrate a significant change in circumstances that warrants a modification of the existing order. A Regular Modification requires that the parent requesting the modification demonstrate a substantial and continuing change in circumstances, as well as a showing of good faith.
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The court orders a flat percentage of 25% of the non-custodial parent's income to be paid in child support to the custodial parent.
If you and your child's parent have an agreement to stop child support you may file the agreement with the court for the judge's approval. Generally, you will not be required to attend a hearing if you submit a full written agreement to the court.
Three Years: A child support modification can be requested once every three years regardless of the above circumstances. If you have your child support agreement put into place less than three years ago then you are going to need to qualify for a modification along one of the paths listed above.
The court orders a flat percentage of 25% of the non-custodial parent's income to be paid in child support to the custodial parent.
How long does the modification process take? DCSS should complete the review and modification within six (6) months, however, this may vary ing to the court schedule.
Thankfully, there are avenues to appeal or modify a child support order, much like any other legal ruling. A qualified attorney can help you start the process of petitioning the court to reopen your case and recalculate child support.
A: Once the owing parent is 30 days behind in payments, the custodial parent may file a petition for contempt. The owing parent will be required to appear in court, and if they fail to do so, they will very likely be found in contempt and may see jail time and/or fines.
Either parent may request a modification of their existing child support order when there has been a significant and continuing change within the household, such as: Change in income of either party; loss of a job, disability, adding or changing health insurance.