When you’re going through the process of divorcing, or a custody battle, it’s common for everyone to have their emotions on high. It can be hard to create divorce agreements, custody agreements, etc. that not only work when they’re created but stand up to the changes that come with life moving on. If your situation has changed significantly since your divorce was finalized, then it may be time for a divorce modification.
There’s one key to getting a modification approved by the court
While every situation is different, one thing is true of any modification you try to get approved by the courts: You must be able to prove that the circumstances have changed for one or both parties enough that the divorce agreement isn’t fair any more. When you work with Law Office of Michael L. Fell, we’ll go over the entire process and let you know what evidence will compel the court to make a change.
Divorce modification can involve a wide range of things
When you need your divorce modified, there are many factors that may need to be changed. For example, you can contact Law Office of Michael L. Fell at 949-585-9055 for help with any of the following child custody issues:
- Changes to child visitation
- Changes caused by one parent moving to another city, state, or country
- Changes required when one parent is deployed overseas
- Changes required when one parent is incarcerated
- Changes required when one parent has become a risk and should not have custody or visitation
- Changes when a parent who was unfit has changed and should be provided with visitation rights
If you need changes in child support, then we can help with that as well. Some of the most common reasons this may be required include a child needing new medical or educational support, changes in the way custody is shared, or changes in one parent’s income.
There’s typically at least one – if not both – party that doesn’t like the spousal support agreement. The one receiving it may feel that it’s not enough, while the one paying it may feel that they’re paying too much. In certain cases, it may be possible to modify the agreement. It all depends on the reason for seeking a modification, including:
- Termination of child support
- The spouse that’s getting support isn’t trying to earn enough income to survive on without it
- The spouse that’s been paying it loses their job
- The spouse who is receiving it gets a job or gets a raise in salary
Of course, these are just some example of reasons that modifications may be approved.
Call us today with questions about spousal support
If you have questions about the possibility of getting spousal support modified, please reach out to Law Office of Michael L. Fell. We’ll start off with a free consultation in which we’ll go over the basics of your case. If we believe that you have a case, then we’ll tell you that, but if we don’t think you’re likely to get a modification approved then we’ll be honest with you about that too. Just reach out to us at 949-585-9055 to get started.