Q: Do I have to pay more child support, if I am getting paid more but less than 25% of what I was making before, in VA?
Currently, paying child support for my two boys. The child support ordered is dated/signed by the Judge August 2019 and my divorced was just signed as well this past month of April 2020...In April 2020, last month, I also changed employers. I got a new job now which I make more annually, but less than 25% of what I was making before (annually)...I read that in Virginia, usually child support orders are reviewed every 3 years unless major changes occur...one reason to review is that either parent make at least 25% more or less than what they were making before. My question is, do I have to pay more, now that I make more but less than 25% of what I was making before? Yes, my ex knows I have a new job, but not necessarily knows what I am making? Thank you.
A:
You have to pay the last amount ordered. You continue paying the amount until a new order says otherwise.
If someone wants to change that amount, either reach an agreement with the other parent and submit an new order, or file a petition for the court to modify the amount based upon a material change of circumstances since the last order.
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