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Petition to Modify Child Support

Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective January 1, 2022

This form is a request to the court asking it to change an existing Child Support Order. It asks the filer to provide details about the current order and explain why the support amount needs to be changed.

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Where this fits in a case

After judgment

Stage: After judgment

This form is used when a person needs to ask the court to change the amount of child support that was previously set by a court order.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
The form is a Petition to Modify Child Support Order, meaning either party involved in the existing order can file it. The form has sections for both the Petitioner and the Respondent.
Do I need to attach anything?
The form advises attaching or filing a certified copy of the current child support order if it was issued in a different county or state.
Does this form cover all reasons for change?
The form asks specific questions about why a change is needed, such as how long ago the order was signed or if incomes have changed.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2022.

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