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In Mississippi, you can request a review of a child support order after it has been in place for at least three years. The Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) of the Mississippi Department of Human Services will let both parents know every three years that you have the right to ask for a review. If you or the other parent asks for it, the DCSE will look at your situation to see if your child support amount should be changed. Note: If you receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), the review will happen every three years even if neither parent asks for it.
The DCSE’s decision will be based on the child support guidelines and the best interests of your child. For the three-year review, you do not need to prove that there has been a substantial change in circumstances to get an adjustment of support. 1
However, if there is a substantial change in circumstances, you can request a review of your child support order at any time.1 Here are some examples of what could be considered a substantial change in circumstances:
- a significant change to the income of the parent who owes child support;
- increased needs caused by your child’s advanced age and maturity;
- an increase in expenses;
- the health and special needs of your child; and
- the health and special medical needs of the parents.2
1 Miss. Code § 43-19-34(3)
2 See the Frequently Asked Questions on the Mississippi Department of Human Services website
