Once The Court Sets The Amount Of The Support Can It Be Changed?

The Court will accept a petition for modification if it has been 2 1/2 years or more since the last order. The order will be modified based on the Delaware Child Support Formula. No petition for modification may be filed within 2 1/2 years unless the calculation indicates a change upward or downward, of 10% or greater.

Other Delaware Family Law FAQs

Q: What Services Does Dcse Provide?
A: The Division of Child Support Enforcement offers services to establish paternity, establish child support orders, and the enforcement of child support orders. More
Q: What Are Dcse's Office Hours?
A: The hours of the Division of Child Support Enforcement are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. More
Q: How Do I Change My Address?
A: For confidentiality and security reasons your address may only be changed in writing. You can visit your nearest child support office and complete a change of address … More
Q: What Is Involved With Establishing A Child Support Order?
A: The Division of Child Support Enforcement will ask the Family Court to establish a child support order if none exists. This process will result in an order that sets … More
Q: In Delaware, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
A: Yes, Delaware law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. More
Q: What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Delaware?
A: Delaware law requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. In order to be valid, the agreement must be made voluntarily by … More