Child Support Modification - Kentucky
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
[COUNTY] CIRCUIT COURT, [FAMILY DIVISION IF APPLICABLE]
Case No.: [________________]
| Party | Role in existing case |
|---|---|
| [PETITIONER NAME] | Petitioner |
| v. | |
| [RESPONDENT NAME] | Respondent |
MOTION TO MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT
Movant, [NAME], asks the Court to modify the child-support provisions of its order dated [__/__/____] under KRS 403.212 and 403.213. In support, Movant states:
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Existing order. The current order in this case requires [NAME] to pay $[________] per [month / other period] for [number] child(ren). A copy is attached as Exhibit [A].
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Changed circumstances. Since that order, the following circumstances have changed: [state the specific change, when it began, why it is substantial, and why it is continuing]. Supporting records are identified or attached as Exhibit [B].
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Current financial information. Movant's current monthly gross income is $[________]. The other parent's current monthly gross income is $[________ / unknown after reasonable inquiry]. The parties' current and past income records, including [paystubs / tax returns / employer statements / self-employment receipts and expenses / other], are [attached / requested in discovery / to be produced as directed by the Court]. See KRS 403.212(3)(h).
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Guideline comparison. The attached [CS-71 / CS-71.1 / other currently prescribed worksheet] estimates support of $[________] per month under the present circumstances. The difference from the existing monthly amount is $[________], or [________]%. Under KRS 403.213(2), a difference of at least 15% creates a rebuttable presumption of material change; a smaller difference creates a rebuttable presumption against material change. [If the difference is under 15%, explain the facts offered to rebut that presumption: ________.] The Court must decide whether the change is substantial and continuing under KRS 403.213(1).
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Additional support terms affected. Movant asks the Court to review [medical support / health insurance / child-care expense / other existing support term / none] because [specific facts and requested change].
Movant asks the Court to set the matter for hearing, determine the appropriate support amount from the evidence and applicable guidelines, modify the order as to installments accruing after this motion is filed as permitted by KRS 403.213(1), and grant other appropriate relief. Movant requests an order stating the new amount, payment frequency, start date, and any revised medical-support terms. The existing order remains the operative order unless and until the Court changes it.
Date: [__/__/____]
Signature: ______________________________
[Movant or attorney name]
Address: [________________]
Phone/email: [________________]
Notice of hearing and service
Hearing date/time/location, if assigned by the Court: [________________]
I certify that on [__/__/____], I served this motion and its attachments on [name and address or counsel of record] by [method permitted for this case].
Signature: ______________________________
Exhibits
- Exhibit A: existing support order.
- Exhibit B: records supporting the change and current/past income.
- Exhibit C: completed current Kentucky child-support worksheet and supporting calculations.
About this template
- Last updated
- October 4, 2026
- Citations checked
- October 4, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Kentucky
- Category
- Family Law
Legal authority
- KRS 403.212
- KRS 403.213
- 40 KAR 11:040
Family law covers the paperwork that shapes divorce, custody, child support, adoption, guardianship, and other family matters. These filings are emotional and high-stakes, and they also have to meet strict procedural rules for service, financial disclosure, and parenting plans. Clean, accurate paperwork keeps the focus on getting a workable outcome for the family instead of getting derailed by technical problems that delay hearings or force amended filings.
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Checked against the law it cites
A reviewer verified this template's legal citations against the official source on October 4, 2026.
KRS 403.213(1) (checked October 4, 2026): "The provisions of any decree respecting child support may be modified only as to installments accruing subsequent to the filing of the motion for modification and only upon a showing of a material change in circumstances that is substantial and continuing."
KRS 403.213(2) (checked October 4, 2026): "Application of the Kentucky child support guidelines to the circumstances of the parties at the time of the filing of a motion or petition for modification of the child support order which results in equal to or greater than a fifteen percent (15%) change in the amount of support due per month shall be rebuttably presumed to be a material change in circumstances."
KRS 403.212(3)(h) (checked October 4, 2026): "Income statements of the parents shall be verified by documentation of both current and past income. Suitable documentation shall include, but shall not be limited to, income tax returns, paystubs, employer statements, or receipts and expenses if self-employed."
40 KAR 11:040 § 1(2) (checked October 4, 2026): "The obligation shall be the amount as established administratively or judicially, as computed by the: (a) CS-71, Commonwealth of Kentucky Worksheet for Monthly Child Support Obligation; (b) CS-71.1, Commonwealth of Kentucky Worksheet for Monthly Child Support Obligation Exception; or (c) Any other child support obligation form incorporated by reference in an administrative regulation promulgated by the agency."
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