R527-255. Substantial Change in Circumstances  


R527-255-1. Authority and Purpose
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1. The Office of Recovery Services is authorized to adopt, amend, and enforce rules as necessary by Section 62A-11-107.

2. The purpose of this rule is to provide information about when a parent can request a review of the child support amount when a support order is less than three years old, and to identify what must be included for a request for review to be complete. The rule also defines when a change in circumstance is considered temporary or permanent.


R527-255-2. Request for Review based on Substantial Change in Circumstances
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1. A parent may request a less than three year review of a support order based on an alleged substantial change in circumstances. For the request to be complete, the parent must provide documentation of the alleged change at his/her own expense.


R527-255-3. Duration of the Change in Circumstances
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1. If the change in circumstances is projected to be temporary, defined as less than 12 months in duration, the office shall not initiate proceedings to adjust the award.

2. If the change in circumstances is projected to be long term or permanent, defined as 12 months or more in duration, the office shall initiate proceedings to adjust the award pursuant to Section 78B-12-210.