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Child support payments cannot be changed without going to court. The amount of child support owed only changes when the judge enters a new court order that changes it.
Either parent can ask the court to change or modify the amount of child support payments, even down to $0, if there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the last child support order.
A substantial change in circumstances means a big change. For example, a change in one of the parents' job situation or ability to make money.
Note: liability for child support does not require a previous court order for parental responsibilities.
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