Reduce Child Support Seattle Paralegal Services King County

To speak with a family law paralegal about reducing child support, call 206-471-1245.

Reduce Child Support in Washington State

Child support may be reduced when a paying parent experiences a significant change in financial circumstances. Common reasons include job loss, layoff, reduced work hours, elimination of overtime, retraining, injury, or disability that affects earning capacity.

A reduction may also be appropriate when a parent is required to support additional children from other relationships, experiences unavoidable financial hardship, or must accept lower-paying employment due to circumstances beyond their control.

In some situations, child support was originally set at an amount that is no longer sustainable. When income or expenses change substantially, modification allows the court to review whether the current support order remains fair and appropriate.

To reduce child support payments, a child support modification must be filed with the court. The request must clearly show that a substantial change in circumstances has occurred since the last order was entered.

Properly prepared modification documents help present income changes, employment history, and supporting facts in a clear and organized way so the court can evaluate the request accurately.

If your situation involves an increase in the other parent’s income or a need for additional support, see Get More Child Support.