Modification of Court Orders
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Even after a divorce is finalized, people go through changes in life and circumstances. When these changes happen, it’s not unusual for child custody, visitation or support agreements to become burdensome or outmoded. Since these arrangements are set in place by a legally binding court order, it requires a modification of the court order to change them. As an experienced family law attorney, Hollie A. Lemkin has helped many people navigate the complex process of modifying parental or support agreements.
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At the Law Offices of Hollie A. Lemkin, our top priority with every family is to put the best interest of the child first. This includes any modification to court orders regarding custody, visitation rights and mandated support. When advising you of your options and what to ask for in a modification case, we will always base our recommendations on what will ensure the child is protected, safe and provided for. Call our offices today for an appointment to discuss your options.
Modification of Court Orders
Reasons to Seek a Modification
Parents may need to modify their terms of child custody, visitation or child support for a wide range of reasons, ranging from simple life changes to an ongoing issue with an ex-spouse. Some common examples:
- A parent gets a job promotion that relocates them out of state (a “move-away”), making mandated bi-weekly visits impossible.
- The costs involved with rearing the child have increased and the current level of child support is insufficient.
- One or both parents find their current half-week joint custody arrangements untenable, and they need to change the schedule.
- A parent significantly violates the terms of the current agreement (e.g., picking up the child when it isn’t their turn, failing to communicate whereabouts).
- One parent has reason to believe the other parent may be creating an unsafe home environment for the child.
- The child experiences a change in developmental needs or shows signs of stress from the current arrangement.
Modification of Court Orders
Process for Modifying Court Orders
If both parents have a semblance of agreement that their existing parenting agreement needs to change, California allows them to create their new plan mutually and submit it to the courts for approval. Often a mediator can assist with ironing out these details. If you feel the change is necessary and your ex does not, you will need to request a court hearing to modify the existing court orders, and you will need to show sufficient reason why the changes are needed.
Putting the Needs of Children First
In many divorces, domestic violence, custody or other family disputes, the children often are an afterthought, and theybecome unfortunate victims in the process. For that reason, our law firm makes it a priority in every case to look at the best interests of the children first—to make sure they are protected and provided for, and to minimize their trauma as much as we can.
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What Our Clients Say
Hollie is very professional, knowledgeable, and always accessible. She answers all questions and explains everything step by step. She is very efficient in her legal work and does not push services that are costly or unneeded. I highly recommend her service if you are seeking a professional attorney in family law.
A S.
Hollie responded immediately, especially when i needed it most. She was professional in every way and has answered every question and gone beyond her call of duty. She has even helped me with other unrelated legal questions. I think she is a Rock Star!
Cindy S.
If you want the "Mike Tyson" of attorney's in your corner, someone to fight for you and not take any crap, then Hollie Lemkin is your person!!! My ex-wife came after me for alimony and more child support. My ex had me believing all these things and amounts that were totally false. Once I hired Hollie, she got right to work and dispelled all the BS that I was being fed. Her confidence in my case made my sleepless nights go away. And when it came time to go to court, my ex wife attorney didn't stand a chance. I got everything I wanted and more. Now I have closure and can move on with my life with nothing to worry about concerning my ex wife. Thank you again Hollie
T. S.
I can't say enough about Hollie Lemkin and how she handled my child custody case. Hollie not only dispelled a huge amount of misconceptions regarding child custody, she fought hard to be sure I got equal time with my son. My ex-wife had brainwashed me making me think I had no rights and tried a lot of unsubstantiated allegations against me that Hollie got ironed out. If you want a real attorney with teeth, expert knowledge in Family Law and court experience, I would highly recommended her. I was lucky that a good friend of mine recommended her to me who had the same positive outcome with Hollie.
Jeff P.
