• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Call For A Free Consultation651-686-8800
  • Firm Overview
    • Articles
    • Settlements & Verdicts
    • Video Center
  • Attorneys
    • Jeffrey S. Sheridan
    • DeAnne L. Dulas
    • Andrew T. Hunstad
    • Randall A. Kins
  • Practice Areas
    • Criminal Defense
    • Aggressive DWI Defense
    • Aviation Lawyers
    • Family Law
    • Estate Planning & Litigation
    • LGBT Rights and Family Issues
    • Business Law And Litigation
      • Real Estate Law
      • Small Business Law
    • Federal Workers’ Compensation
    • Other Areas Of Law
  • Blog
  • Contact

Cost Of Living Adjustments And Child Support Modification In MN

March 16, 2016 by Sheridan & Dulas, P.A.

Given the manner in which changes inevitably occur, a child support order is not going to be static. With that in mind, Minnesota has certain laws that will regulate how the amount owed changes at various intervals. Whether a parent can seek to have child support modifications can be made as different needs arise. Understanding the parameters of these changes can avoid confusion and help both parents, as well as the child.

The cost of living adjustment (COLA) is a method for the amount owed to change. On a biennial basis, the COLA is compounded.

For cases that are categorized as IV-D, this will go into effect on May 1, every other year after the order is entered or it is added to an order that is already in place. Non IV-D cases can have the COLA changed any month, as long as it has been a minimum of two years since the previous COLA.

The state can use the indicators for COLA increases that the U.S. Department of Labor publishes. After that, the paying parent will have 20 days prior to the change in COLA. It is possible to have a hearing in opposition to the COLA, if the paying parent does not have the income to abide by it.

Child support modification is another way to change the payment amount. Any party involved is able to ask for a review to determine if there should be a modification. The decision will hinge on the following: if there was a substantial increase or decrease in the paying parent or the receiving parent’s gross income; if there was a substantial increase or decrease in the needs of either parent or the child; if a parent is receiving public assistance; if there was a change in cost of living for either; if the child has extraordinary medical expenses; if there has been a change in appropriate health care coverage being available to the child or a rise or lowering of costs for health care; if there was an increase or decrease in costs for child care; and if the child was emancipated.

There are many issues that can arise leading to a legal disagreement as to the COLA or at attempt to modify the payments. In other instances, a change to the support agreement is needed for one reason or another. Regardless of the situation, parents have to be cognizant of child support calculations, COLA and modifications. When there is an issue from any perspective, speaking to a legal professional experienced in child support cases can be helpful.

Source: State.Mn.US, “Minnesota’s Child Support Laws: An Overview — Can the support amount change? pages 10-11,” accessed on March 15, 2016

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: Child Support, Family Law

Primary Sidebar

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Defense
  • Aggressive DWI Defense
  • Family Law
  • Estate Planning & Litigation
  • LGBT Rights and Family Issues
  • Aviation Law
  • Federal Workers’ Compensation
  • Business Law And Litigation
    • Small Business Law
    • Real Estate Law
  • Other Areas Of Law

Contact the Firm

    Footer

    Schedule a Consultation

    Sheridan & Dulas, P.A. logo Sheridan & Dulas, P.A.

    1380 Corporate Center Curve #320
    Eagan, MN 55121

    Tel: 651-686-8800
    Driving Directions

    Hours

    Mon-Fri: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

    Schedule a Consultation

    Practice Areas

    • Criminal Defense
    • Aggressive DWI Defense
    • Family Law
    • Estate Planning & Litigation
    • LGBT Rights and Family Issues
    • Aviation Law
    • Federal Workers’ Compensation
    • Business Law And Litigation
      • Small Business Law
      • Real Estate Law
    • Other Areas Of Law
    The information contained in this website is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter. The transmission and receipt of information contained on this website, in whole or in part, or communication with the Sheridan & Dulas, P.A. via the Internet or e-mail through this website does not constitute or create a lawyer-client relationship between this firm and any recipient. You should not send any confidential information in response to this webpage. Such responses will not create a lawyer-client relationship, and whatever you disclose will not be privileged or confidential unless this firm has agreed to act as your legal counsel and you have executed a written engagement agreement with Sheridan & Dulas, P.A.. | Copyright © 2021 | All rights reserved | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Sitemap