modification

Learn about modifying California family law orders, including changes to child custody, child support, spousal support, and parenting arrangements.

  • Child Support
    Child Support By: Wail Sarieh Last Updated: September 11th, 2026
    Can I Modify Spousal or Child Support Orders?

    The answer is, YES. But let’s try to differentiate between a child and spousal support modification. Child support is guideline and in order for you to modify it, you need change of circumstances. And what are changes of circumstances that can qualify someone to modify child support? Increase in income, decrease in income, and change of the custodial time of the child between the two parents. So if we have changes in circumstances, yes you can go back or modify child support. For spousal support, if it’s temporary, you still…

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