NY A09464

Requires child support modification petitions to allege facts meeting specified grounds in subdivision three, establishing a prima facie case before any hearing is held.

Permits court to modify child support orders upon showing of substantial change in circumstances, with incarceration no longer serving as a bar if not resulting from non-payment or crimes against the custodial parent or child.

Allows modification without opt-out by parties where three years have passed since order entry, last modification, or adjustment.

Allows modification where either party's gross income has changed by 15 percent or more since order entry, with income reductions only qualifying if involuntary and party made diligent employment efforts.

Takes effect 90 days after enactment.