How do parents modify a child support agreement?

In North Carolina, both parents may modify a child support agreement with the approval of the court. The court may modify an existing child support agreement if there is a substantial change in circumstances that warrants a change. This may include a change in one of the parent’s incomes, an increase in health care costs related to the child, or any other financial change that would impact the child support payment. To modify a child support agreement, both parents must file a motion with the court. On the motion, the parent must explain why the modification is necessary. After reviewing the motion, the court will issue a hearing date. On the hearing date, the parents must present evidence on why the modification is necessary and provide any additional documentation to support their claims. Once the court reviews the evidence, it will make a decision on whether the proposed modification is reasonable. If the court determines that the modification is reasonable, the court may grant the modification and issue a new child support order to reflect the agreed-upon change. The new child support order will remain in effect until the court decides to make another modification.

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