3-Year Review Reminder
Once your child support order is three years old, you can ask for a recalculation without arguing a change of circumstances. Track your date — then come back when the window opens.
Not legal or financial advice. Child support is determined by a court based on your state’s official worksheet. Online estimators provide an informal planning figure only. Laws change — always confirm the current guideline with your state child support agency or a licensed family law attorney in your state before relying on any number.
Your order date
Federal law gives every parent the right to request a child support review once the order is three years old — no proof of changed circumstances needed. Save the date and come back.
Review status
Enter your order date above and save it. We'll show when your 3-year review window opens — the moment you can request a recalculation without arguing a changed circumstance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 3-year review right?
Federal law (42 U.S.C. § 666) requires every state child support agency to let either parent request a review once an order is 3 years old, without proving a change in circumstances. Most states offer this; a few use different intervals (e.g., Iowa 24 months, Delaware 2.5 years).
What happens at the review?
The agency recalculates support using current guidelines and your current income. If the new amount differs from the order by the state’s threshold, a modification usually follows. If not, the order typically stays.
Do I need a lawyer?
For an administrative review, no — the request is free in most states. If the case goes to court or is contested, a family-law attorney helps.
Is my data stored on your servers?
No. The reminder tool stores your order date only in your browser (localStorage) — nothing is sent to ChildSupportFig.
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