2 types of child support modification in Arizona!-by Shannon Trezza

CHILD SUPPORT MODIFICATION WHICH VERSION SHOULD YOU CHOOSE

In Arizona child support modification may be accomplished upon a showing of a substantial and continuing change in circumstances that results in a 15% or more change in the child support amount.  According to the Arizona Child Support Guidelines there are 2 methods: the simplified version or the standard version.

TIME TO RESPOND TO PETITION TO MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT

If the opposing party is served a Petition to Modify Child Support within Arizona they have 21 days to request a hearing.  If they were served outside of Arizona they have 30 days to request a hearing!!

A GENERAL EXPLANATION TO MODIFYING CHILD SUPPORT

SIMPLIFIED VERSION FOR PIMA COUNTY

Standard Version for modifying child support

Note: The above information is general in nature, and based upon local rules for Pima County and is provided for your convenience. It is not intended to be legal advice of any kind. No attorney/client relationship is created by you reading this information. If you have legal questions, please contact an attorney.

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