Geneva Child Custody Modification Attorney
A divorce order establishes custody, child support and spousal maintenance terms with which each divorced spouse must comply.
If you experience hardships or circumstances that hinder your ability to meet your obligation, you may file for a post-decree modification. Likewise, if your ex-spouse fails to adhere to the terms of the divorce settlement, you may enforce the original order in court.
Finally, if your ex-spouse attempts to modify the order against your wishes, you may argue against it.
I am Kevin W. Thomas, a St. Charles, Illinois, post-divorce modification attorney. I help clients achieve, and defend against, post-divorce modifications.
If you have questions about child custody modification or child support modification, contact me online at The Law Office of Kevin W. Thomas for a free initial consultation. You can also reach me at 630-485-8012. Evening and weekend appointments are available.
Other Post-Decree Modification Triggers | Alimony Modification
A change in the economic or personal conditions for either parent can trigger a modification. An out-of-state move, a significant increase or decrease in income, and change in family structure are among changes that may cause the courts to revisit support orders or custody matters. While there are many circumstances that lead to post-decree litigation, the following reasons for seeking modification are most common:
- Relocation: The custodial parent, or a party to a shared parenting plan, may move out of the state for employment, or in special cases involving abuse by one ex-spouse against the other.
- Child custody: Relocation, incarceration and evidence of physical, emotional, sexual or substance abuse can influence child custody following a divorce.
- Child support: A change in child support may be warranted when a parent's income or job status changes significantly, or when the child reaches adulthood.
- Spousal support (alimony): The most common reason for a spousal support modification is a change in one party's income.
- Contempt proceedings: Contempt proceedings may be appropriate when one of the parties in a divorce fails or refuses to comply with the divorce order.
St. Charles Divorce Modifications Attorney
The success or failure of a modification request can profoundly affect the lives of the parties to a divorce, and the lives of their children. Because of this, it is important that you choose your legal representation carefully.
I have more than 17 years of experience as an attorney. I represent only family law clients, and I use this focus for their benefit.
For a free initial consultation with a skilled Illinois divorce modifications lawyer, contact me online or by calling 630-485-8012.
Kevin W. Thomas: A Family Attorney Who Understands Your Needs
