How To Petition The Court To Change Your Child Support Or Custody Status

How do I petition the court to change my support or custody status?

Anytime you want to modify something, you need to file what's called an 'Order to Show Cause' in order to modify your support or custody status. It's kind of like a motion to the court. When I say motion, you're basically moving the court to do something; you're asking the court for relief. So, you would go and prepare this paperwork, and then you would get a hearing. You've got to file papers, the judge will read it, and set up a hearing. I would go to your lawyer to do this, or some kind of legal aid clinic.