Can I lower my child support payments if I spend more time with my kids?

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Barry S. Kantrowitz, Esq.

Last Updated: Mar 19, 2026

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The answer to that is generally no, especially if it’s in violation of an agreement or a court order, but you can return to court if you are substantially spending a great deal more time with your children, and ask for modification. However, courts will almost never give a modification unless you are spending at least 50% of the child’s time with each parent.

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