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As life moves on post-divorce or family law case, it’s not uncommon for court orders to become outdated. If you or another party involved in a court order experience a substantial change in circumstances, then filing an order modification case can help you modify the terms of court-ordered child support or custody to suit your needs.
At Feinberg & Waller, APC, our current Calabasas modifications attorneys have knowledge helping clients modify court orders.
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The process of filing a family law order—whether it be a custody or spousal/child support order—is fairly similar. Most order modifications require the party seeking a modification to take the following steps:
Although the process of filing for many types of order modifications is similar, the details may change depending on what type of order you want to modify. For example, if you want to modify a child support order, California Child Support Services (LCSA) may play an active role in the modification case.
Generally, people file for an order modification due to one of the following reasons:
If you’re considering filing for an order modification, a Calabasas modifications attorney can help you determine whether to proceed with your case (and the best way to do so).
When it comes to modification of a custody order, the Court may consider changing a custody order if you can provide evidence that your circumstances have significantly changed in such a way that it now makes sense for you to see your child more often. Because the Court values stability and consistency so highly, you must be able to demonstrate a significant change in circumstances first, before being allowed to present evidence as to what is best for your child.
You might be able to make the case that there were circumstances in your life that were not considered in the first place and that justify a modification of the custody order. Moving closer to your child is an example of a circumstance that might allow a court to consider modifying earlier rulings on custody. Or maybe you have a new work schedule that allows you to spend more time with your children, or the child him/herself has requested to spend more time with you.
You could also work to modify your custody order with evidence showing that your ex-spouse has failed to provide for the welfare of your child. If your ex has, for example, encouraged your child to engage in harmful behavior, such as truancy or drug use, a court would deem new custody arrangements as being fully justified.
Time doesn’t stand still — and neither do people’s lives. The courts recognize that financial circumstances change. If the situations of your life have affected your original child support obligations, you are entitled to try and request a change to your child support order.
You might be granted a child support change or modification if circumstances have changed, such as:
There are many other scenarios where the court will consider a child support change. It’s best to talk to an experienced attorney at our firm to discuss your specific circumstances.
Have you received a less-than-favorable custody or support ruling? Don’t lose heart! Remember that a court’s rulings are often not set in stone. With the right legal help, you may be able to challenge and modify the custody ruling.
At Feinberg & Waller, APC, our Calabasas modifications lawyers have knowledge helping navigate child custody and child support modification in California.
Schedule a consultation with our team! Contact us online or via phone at (866) 463-3852. With offices in Beverly Hills, Calabasas, and Westlake Village, our custody and child support modification attorneys are here to help.