Alpena, MI asked in Family Law and Child Support for Missouri

Q: Would income increase change the amount of CS if both parties had originally agreed on a set amount?

Both parents agreed on amount to be paid for CS, judge approved. If one or both parents have an increase in income later on does/can that change the CS amount? Or would what was originally agreed upon remain the same regardless?

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Lydia Seifner
Lydia Seifner
Answered
  • Springfield, MO
  • Licensed in Missouri

A: The child support amount would not automatically increase if one parent receives an increase in income. However, a significant increase income would allow the other parent to pursue an increase in child support, if desired.

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