Modification Of Child Support Orders

In order to modify child support, a significant change not contemplated by the decree is required.

The following circumstances constitute such a significant material change:

• if child support has not been modified within the previous 3 years, and a party’s income has changed such that there would be at least a 10% difference in the child support amount
• changes in custody
• a 30% or greater change in a parent’s income
• material changes in medical needs of child
• material changes in a parent’s ability to earn

The court is allowed to consider new children that have entered the home, but that factor may not constitute enough of a change by itself, since it could be contemplated at the time of the divorce.

General Information:

• Under What Circumstances Can I Ask The Court To Modify Child Support? What Is Considered A Substantial And Material Change In Circumstances?
• Can The Court Deviate From The Utah Child Support Calculator If Both Parents Agree?

Interference with visitation by one parent does not constitute change of circumstance for purposes of changing child support, but could be a change of circumstance for purposes of modifying custody or visitation.