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Post-Decree Modifications

Post-decree modifications attorney

A divorce order establishes custody, child support and spousal maintenance terms that each spouse must comply with. If you experience hardships or circumstances that hinder your obligation, you may file for a post-decree modification. If your ex-spouse fails to adhere with the terms of the divorce settlement, you may enforce the original order in court. Finally, if your ex-spouse attempts to have the order modified, we can argue against it. Contact us for more information.

If you have questions about child custody modification or child support modification, call The Law Office of Kevin W. Thomas for a free initial consultation at 630-485-8012. Evening and weekend appointments are available.

Other post-decree modification triggers

A change in the conditions for either parent can trigger a modification. Relocation, a significant increase and decrease of income, a 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 are more common:

  • Relocation: One of the parents to a shared parenting plan or the custodial parent may move out of the state. This generally happens in the event of a new job or transfer, or in special cases involving abuse by one spouse against the other.
  • Child Support Modification: Probably the most typical post-decree modification is child support. This of course requires a change of circumstances.
  • Spousal Support Modification: The most common reason for spousal support modification is a change in the income of you or your ex-spouse.
  • Contempt Proceedings: Contempt proceedings may be appropriate when one of the parties in a divorce fails or refuses to comply with the divorce order.

If you need a child custody modifications lawyer, call the Law Office of Kevin W. Thomas for a free initial consultation at 630-485-8012. Evening and weekend appointments are available.

The Law Office of Kevin W. Thomas

2580 Foxfield Road,
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St. Charles, IL 60174
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Our law firm represents clients throughout the Illinois counties of Kane, DeKalb, DuPage, McHenry and Kendall County. We serve cities including Aurora, Batavia, Carol Stream, Elburn, Elgin, Geneva, Huntley, Naperville, North Aurora, Oak Brook, St. Charles, Sycamore, Sugar Grove, Yorkville, West Chicago, West Dundee, Wheaton, Warrenville, and Winfield.

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