Post-Judgment Modifications
Orange County, California Child Custody and Support Modification Attorney Kevin B. Gibbs
If circumstances have changed since your divorce judgment, you can file a court action to modify the divorce decree. Both child support and child custody can be modified. The portions of a judgment governing the property settlement cannot be modified, unless your attorney can prove that a party hid assets.
For a court to modify an existing child custody or child support order, the court must find that there has been a change of circumstances since the last order was made. The following chart provides examples:
Change in Circumstance |
Modification |
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If the parent paying child support loses a job or is forced to take a lower-paying job |
Reduce child support |
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If the parent paying child support receives a higher paying job |
Increase child support |
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If a parent with shared custody moves of the area |
Change child custody |
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If the spouse has a chemical or alcohol dependency problem |
Change child custody |
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If parent with shared custody changes work schedule |
Change child custody |
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If a child is experiencing problems at home or school |
Change child custody |
As a California certified family law attorney, I have the knowledge and experience to represent your interests in any post-judgment modification. I can also help you in enforcement actions regarding court-ordered child support, child custody, and spousal support. I offer a free initial consultation. I will try to schedule this consultation within forty-eight hours of your call.
Contact California child support and child custody modification attorney Kevin B. Gibbs. |