When Life Changes, Your Support Order May Need to Change Too
Financial situations don’t stay the same forever. Job loss, promotions, medical expenses, or changes in custody can all impact what is fair when it comes to child support. At Doepke Law, we help parents in Covington and across Newton County request or contest child support modifications to keep things balanced and in the child’s best interests.When Can Child Support Be Modified?
In Georgia, child support can be modified if there has been a substantial change in circumstances—such as income changes, unemployment, or shifts in parenting time. A modification may also be requested every two years, even without major changes.Examples of Life Changes That May Justify a Modification
- Job loss, promotion, or new employment
- Increased medical or educational needs for the child
- Custody changes that affect parenting time
- One parent’s significant change in income
