Modifications
Life can change significantly after a family law judgment is entered. Changes in employment, income, living arrangements, parenting responsibilities, or a child’s needs may make an existing court order no longer practical. In these situations, it may be necessary to ask the court to modify the original order.
COMMON ISSUES
Modifications can involve several aspects of an existing family law judgment. Some of the most common include:
- Custody & Parenting Plan Changes: Relocation, changing schedules, a child’s evolving needs, or other significant circumstances may require changes to legal custody, parenting time, or an existing parenting plan.
- Child Support Modifications: Changes in parental income, employment, parenting time, or other financial circumstances may result in a need to recalculate child support obligations.
- Spousal Support Modifications: Significant changes in income, employment, or financial circumstances may provide grounds to seek a change to an existing spousal support order, depending on the terms of the original judgment.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Our attorneys help clients evaluate whether their circumstances support modification of an existing family law order and guide them through the legal process. We can assist with:
- Modifying custody and parenting plans
- Adjusting parenting time arrangements
- Seeking or responding to child support modifications
- Seeking or responding to spousal support modifications
- Addressing relocation and other significant changes in circumstances
- Representing clients in contested modification proceedings
When life changes, your existing court orders may need to change with it. Our team can help you understand your options and pursue modifications that reflect your current circumstances.