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JDF 1403M

How to Modify (Change) Child Support Orders

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form helps people ask the court to change their existing child support orders. It asks questions to help determine if a change is needed based on things like income changes or medical needs.

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Where this fits in a case

After judgment

Stage: After judgment

This form is used when a person believes their current child support order needs to be changed. The form guides the filer through questions to see if they qualify to ask the court for a modification.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form, JDF 1403M, is a guide to help people file paperwork to ask the court to change their child support orders.
What forms do I need to file with this?
The guide lists several other forms that might be needed, such as a Motion to Modify Child Support (JDF 1403) and a Sworn Financial Statement (JDF 1111).
Do I have to pay a fee?
If filing together, you may need to pay a filing fee of $105, or you can file a Motion to Waive the Filing Fee (JDF 205).

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2023.

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