#1 Factor in Changing Child Support

What is the #1 factor in changing child support?  Simple... tacking action.  Sounds obvious, doesn't it?  However, you would be shocked to find out how many parents have a change in financial or custody circumstances, yet fail to take immediate action to modify the child support order.  Often, a father or mother paying child support will wait years before seeking help to get their existing child support order lowered or changed.  Moreover, in most circumstances, the court is not likely make any changes retroactive.  Consequently, a parent may be overpaying for child support, due to a job loss or other change in circumstances, and be out the money they were essentially overpaying if they had modified the child support order from the outset.