§ 580-609 Procedure to register child support order of another state for modification

If you want to change a child support order that was made in another state, you first need to register that order in New York. This means filing paperwork here to officially recognize the out-of-state order, following the same steps used for any other registration process. You only need to do this if the order hasn't already been registered in New York.

You can ask to modify the order at the same time you register it, or you can wait and file the request for changes later. Either way, when you ask for a modification, you have to clearly explain why you think the order should be changed. This gives the court and the other party a clear reason to review before any changes are made.