Divorce has a big impact on your life. Following your final judgement,
you need time to adjust to your new situation. As you and your former
spouse move forward, circumstances surrounding child custody and
visitation, child support or spousal support may change. A time may
arise when a modification of existing orders comes into play.
At the Winter Park, Florida, Law Office of Rhonda E. Parnell LLC,
we draw upon our proven negotiation skills to strive to help you reach
an agreement without having to go to court. However, if approaching the
courts is necessary, skilled trial attorney, Rhonda E. Parnell, will
powerfully represent your modification interests. Contact us to discuss how we can help.
Knowledgeable Assistance in Modifying Existing Orders
Post-judgment modification of orders is potentially possible when a
substantial change in circumstances has occurred.
Child Support:
Child support payments can necessitate modification for multiple
reasons. As a parent paying support, you may have a considerable
increase or decrease in income which affects your ability to
financially support your child. Your child may develop special needs
that bring about additional expenses. If you wish to modify the court's
child support order, make sure it is done legally to avoid future
complications.
Child Custody: A
child's home life may change due to their living preference or other
conditions, such as health or schooling concerns. Modification of
custodial orders may be in the best interests of the child.
Geographic Concerns:
If an employment change or remarriage requires you to move more than 50
miles away from your current home and you currently have custody of
your children, you will need to request permission to move your child
with you from the other parent and the court. Visitation opportunities
with the non-custodial parent could likely be affected by your
relocation. If so, custody and visitation agreements may need to be
amended to accommodate these changes. If you do not follow proper
procedures governing relocation, you may very well lost custody of or
visitation with your children.
Visitation Agreements:
It is often in a child's best interests to spend time with both
parents. When scheduling concerns arise, modifying visitation
agreements to fit current needs may be necessary.
Spousal Support:
With spousal support, also known as alimony or spousal maintenance,
changes can occur for either spouse, which might create a need for
modification. If you are receiving support and circumstances dictate a
change in the amount you are receiving, we can help you request a
modification from the court. If you are paying support and have had a
change in your ability to pay, we can assist you with requesting a
modification. While it is more difficult to modify spousal support
orders than child support ones, a skilled attorney could very well make
the difference in having your requested changes approved by the court.
Establishing Paternity to Support Custody and Visitation
If you are an unmarried father, but want custody or visitation with your children, you will need to establish paternity rights. If you are an unmarried mother, but want child support for your children, you will need to establish paternity rights.