Making Changes to Divorce Orders
The circumstances of our lives are constantly changing, and this is true after divorce as well. The difference then is that these changes may warrant modifications to a divorce Decree or other Court Order, particularly those involving custody, child support or spousal maintenance issues.
At the Law Offices of Richard D. Goff, our attorney has the ability to assist with post-divorce modifications of child custody, child support and spousal maintenance. In order to make modifications, the change in circumstances must be significant enough to warrant a change to the support order. We have the experience necessary to work with our clients to determine in which cases it makes sense to petition the court for modification and which it does not.
With more than 45 years of experience on our side, we have the depth of knowledge to achieve the goals of our clients. Contact us today to discuss changes to your divorce orders.
Modification of Child Custody
Our lawyer moves quickly in cases in which changes are required because of potential child endangerment issues. Those issues may involve concerns about abusive situations, evidence that the other parent is driving drunk with your children in the car, drug use or other criminal activity, etc.
Thankfully, not all modification requests result from such emergencies, but rather perhaps because of an older child expressing a desire to live with the other parent or, in the case of family support, because one or both parties are experiencing significant changes to their earnings or needs. Other times a party may want to move to another city or state with a minor child against the objections of the other parent. We are prepared address such modification requests.
Modification of Child Support or Spousal Maintenance
Changes to child support or spousal maintenance typically require a substantial change in income, or expenses of either party.
Unfortunately, many change requests are due to job loss or movement to a position that pays less. Other requests are based on a promotion or a large pay increase. We will take great care to see that support and maintenance are modified accordingly.
Contact us today to begin the process of modifying a divorce Decree. Our attorney provides representation to clients within the State of Minnesota.
