How do I get child support, alimony or custody modified once it is set?
It is especially difficult with custody in that you have to show that the child is in a detrimental situation that needs to be changed. (As opposed to merely showing that it would be in the child’s best interest to have a change in custody.) With regard to alimony or child support, one must show a “substantial change in circumstances”. What this often means is that your spouse’s income has increased markedly, or that your income or financial situation has changed substantially.
It is especially difficult with custody in that you have to show that the child is in a detrimental situation that needs to be changed. (As opposed to merely showing that it would be in the child’s best interest to have a change in custody.) With regard to alimony or child support, one must show a “substantial change in circumstances”. What this often means is that your spouse’s income has increased markedly, or that your income or financial situation has changed substantially.
