You can ask to have the amount increased or lowered depending on your situation. In either case, you will need a new court order.
If you are the parent who is getting child support, you might get a new court order if there was a big change in your income, the other parent’s income, or if there were major changes in the child’s circumstances since the last order. For more information, visit CTLawHelp.org and read the legal aid article, Getting Child Support in Connecticut.
If you are the parent who is paying child support and your situation has changed, you can ask to have your payment lowered. The payment might go down if there was a big change in your income, the other parent’s income, or if there were major changes in the child’s circumstances. For more information, visit CTLawHelp.org and read the legal aid article, Paying Child Support in Connecticut.
There are a few ways you can ask for a change in the amount:
The court can change the amount up or down, so you should talk with a lawyer first. Call the Children’s Law Line at 888-529-3667 for information.
Also see the child support section at CTLawHelp.org for more information and articles about Connecticut laws on child support.