Modification

Law Offices of Daryl T. Gordon: A Family Law Firm

Life changes. It would be nearly impossible for a divorce judgment to account for any and all factors that can be changed in the years following a divorce. With this in mind, the courts allow for several aspects of a judgment to be modified, including:

• Child custody
  • There are times during a life of a child, that it becomes necessary to change custody.  This may simply me changing the rights and duties of each parent or who makes certain decisions for the child, or which parent has the right to determine where the child primarily resides.  Additionally, the vast majority of modification cases are prompted by the child(ren).  Some children simply need to spend more time with one parent over the other parent, or there are parenting issues within one of the parent’s homes.  Nevertheless, it is imperative to have an experienced family law attorney to guide you through these cases.
• Child support
  • As previously mentioned, child support is not always straight forward.  Having the assistance of an experienced family law attorney, is invaluable in insuring that the child support in your case in accurate.
• Visitation
  • Whether it’s because the child simply wants to spend more or less time with the other parent, the parents have been operating under a visitation schedule that differs from the existing court order, a parent’s work schedule has changed, or some other change in the life of the child or one of the parents that necessitates a change in the visitation schedule, it can be difficult to address these issue without the assistance of an experienced family law attorney.  At times, just consulting with an experienced family law attorney can help you determine whether a modification of the existing order is needed.
• Spousal Maintenance
  • Regardless of which side you are on, consulting and possibly retaining the services of an experienced family law attorney can help you decide whether to file a suit to modify, settle a pending matter, or do nothing.

The Plano divorce modification attorneys at the Law Offices of Daryl T. Gordon have guided many clients through post-judgment modifications. We understand the importance of examining both the long-term and short-term effects of the modification, while remaining firmly planted in the principle of protecting what’s in the best interest of the children. If there is a loss of job, dramatic change in income or a parent wants to move to a new location, consulting an experienced lawyer is your best course of action.

Failure to adhere to your child support payment obligations can have severe consequences ranging from wage garnishment to criminal charges. It is wise to contact an experienced attorney to understand what your rights and potential consequences are in these situations.

If you are not receiving accurate and timely child support payments, contact our office immediately. Do not attempt to withhold visitation rights. The law has created several methods of recovering the money you are owed. Schedule an appointment with our office to learn more about your rights and options.