How can support be changed?
If both partners agree, they can change their order or agreement.
If the partners do not agree, they can try an alternative dispute resolution like mediation or arbitration. If that does not work, either partner can ask the court that made the original order to change the order or agreement. The court will do this only if there has been a significant change in the situation. For example, if:
- the payor’s or recipient’s income has gone up or down,
- the arrangements about the children have changed, or
- the judge thinks that the recipient should now be self-supporting.