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My ex-husband wants to have child sup lowered because of a $9000 raise I got - can he do that?

I thought once child support was established, unless he lost his job, it stays them same until the child ages out.

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Reputation Level 15
You are mistaken. If you suddenly get a big raise, he can request a modification and get child support adjusted. The new child support formula is based on the income of BOTH parents.

Reputation Level 16
He is right; you can get an estimate of the change by going on the DOR web site.

Whoever led you to your belief is wrong!

Reputation Level 11
Either parent is permitted to file a complaint for modification based on a change in circumstances. Both incomes go into a formula to determine whether there will be a new support figure.

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