The mother of your child may file for child support, even if she does not have physical custody of the child. In the event that an existing child support order is already in place, it remains valid until a new court order is issued. To change an existing child support order, a motion to modify must be filed with the court. It's important to note that any new court order will typically only be effective from the date the motion to modify was filed, so it's best to file as soon as possible. If you would like to discuss your case in detail, please contact us at https://www.robinsonandhenry.com/locations/ for a free case assessment with our family law team. *The foregoing information is general advice only and should not be relied upon to take, or fail to take, legal action. No attorney-client relationship is formed by this information.*