Legal Guidance For California Post-Divorce Modifications
When you go through a divorce, serious decisions are made regarding child custody, child support and alimony. These issues are finalized as legal orders that you must follow after your divorce for the specified amount of time. However, these orders take into consideration the circumstances of your life at the time of divorce. It’s natural for your life to change over time, and when it does, divorce orders may need to change, too.
At the Law Offices of David K. Yamamoto, we understand that Los Angeles County divorce decrees often need revision as children get older or as significant changes occur in your life. We are here to guide you through requesting post-divorce modifications that will better align with your current needs and provide stability and security for your family.
Types Of Post-Divorce Modifications
With over 40 years of combined experience, our attorneys understand how to resolve post-divorce modifications for the following:
- Child custody: Custody arrangements may need modifying in situations where there’s been a significant change in circumstances. This includes a parent relocating to another state, a child’s schedule changing due to after-school programs or a parent’s home becoming unsafe due to substance abuse or violence. Courts will always prioritize a child’s best interests when making modifications regarding custody.
- Child support: Similarly, child support orders also need to show a significant change in circumstances. In these cases, it often involves a parent experiencing a significant increase or decrease in their income due to a promotion, obtaining a new, higher paying job or being laid off. The courts can consider modifications for either the receiving or paying parent.
- Spousal support: Again, a significant change in circumstances must be demonstrated to warrant modification for alimony. If the receiving spouse has become financially independent, they may no longer need additional alimony, or if the paying spouse has lost their job, they may request modification until they’re able to continue their payments.
Modifying any of these divorce orders requires careful consideration. You must demonstrate that your situation has changed enough to warrant the modification and, especially for child custody, that the modification is still within the child’s best interests.
How We Can Help
If you need a post-divorce modification, you will need to file a motion with the court where your original order was filed. Your request will have to provide an explanation for the modification. The motion will also provide the other party a chance to respond. In cases where you and your ex-spouse do not agree on the modifications, you may need the assistance of a skilled family law attorney who can advocate on your behalf.
We can help you through this process from start to finish, including preparing the court documents you need to file your modification request all the way and securing a favorable outcome.
Speak With A Torrance Divorce Modifications Attorney Today
At the Law Offices of David K. Yamamoto, we understand that life changes can occur at any time after a divorce. You shouldn’t be bound to a divorce decree that was made during a stressful time in your life. When your circumstances change, you deserve to have a divorce order that changes with you and supports your new lifestyle.
Call us today at 310-905-6463 to schedule a consultation regarding your case, or email us online at your convenience. We proudly represent families throughout Torrance and Los Angeles County to find positive solutions even after divorce.