The family court has the authority to modify a child support amount in family law cases, if it finds there has been a material change in circumstances.

An income decrease of at least 15% is considered a sufficient reason for family law attorneys to petition family court for a reduction or increase of child support amounts. A family lawyer can help you obtain the family court order for child support you need.

A family law attorney can also petition family court to lower your child support payments if you are experiencing financial hardship.