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Having an experienced attorney like Lyndsey handle your family law modification matters will help make sure that you have the guidance, support and advocacy you need throughout the entire process
At Paradise Valley Family Law, we understand that life changes and so do your family's needs. If your circumstances have changed since your last court order, hiring a modification attorney can make a significant impact on the success of changing your court order. Major life changes including job loss, relocation, new relationships, or issues with the other parent may warrant changes.
An experienced modification attorney understands the legal standards for modification cases in Arizona and creates effective legal strategies. At Paradise Valley Family Law, we handle communication with the courts and negotiations with the other party. Additionally, we can often get modification cases resolved more quickly and successfully than if you were to try and make these changes without the help of an attorney.
A modification attorney can file motions requesting changes to support, custody, visitation, or other aspects of court orders. They gather evidence to show why modifications are needed and in the child's best interests. Modification attorneys also represent clients in negotiations, at hearings, and if needed, through appeals. Their legal experience can guides you through the process efficiently.
Are you facing family law issues? Do you need help sorting out child custody or support? Do you need to make modifications to existing family law orders? Paradise Valley Family Law can help. Contact us today to get started.
Contact us todayThe most common agreements that can be modified include divorce decrees, legal separation agreements, custody orders, parenting time plans, and child support orders. Alimony awards may also be modified under certain circumstances.
An Arizona court will only modify child custody if there has been a material change in circumstances since the original order and if the modification is in the child’s best interests. Examples of material changes include one parent relocating, a change in work schedules, remarriage, or issues with child safety.
A parent seeking to modify a child support order must show a 15% or more change in their income or the other parent’s income lasting 12 months or longer. This substantial change in finances justifies recalculating support under the Arizona Child Support Guidelines.
Alimony can only be modified if the persona paying shows a change in financial circumstances that significantly impacts their ability to pay the amount ordered. Retirement may qualify if it substantially reduces income. Disability or major illness can also warrant a modification.