do i have the right to request and increase in child support? if the parent got a settlement is the minor child entitled to some of that money?

Question

do i have the right to request and increase in child support? if the parent got a settlement is the minor child entitled to some of that money?

Answer

Unless the child was named in the damage suit as a party and awarded damages, there is no obligation. You can file for an increase in child support if you can show the paying party has at least a 25% increase in income.